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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