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La contemplation
The act of observing with deep attention and thought. In French aesthetics, it is a meditative state required to truly experience a work of art.
Examples in context
La contemplation de la mer calme apaise mon esprit.
The contemplation of the calm sea soothes my mind.
L'art moderne nécessite souvent une longue contemplation silencieuse.
Modern art often requires long, silent contemplation.
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