méditation

meditation

noun meh-dee-tah-ZYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin meditatio (contemplation)

Usage Note

Méditation covers both religious contemplation and the modern mindfulness practice (la méditation de pleine conscience). The verb is méditer (also méditer sur — 'to reflect on something'). In everyday French, faire de la méditation is the standard way to say 'to meditate' as a regular practice.

Examples

"Elle pratique la méditation chaque matin."

Natural Translation

She practises meditation every morning.

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