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    Caprices (en. Whims)

    /ka.pʁis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A change of mood or opinion, often unpredictable.
    His whims make the situation difficult to manage.
    Ses caprices rendent la situation difficile à gérer.
    A fanciful desire or an unexpected demand.
    The whims of a child can sometimes frustrate parents.
    Les caprices d'un enfant peuvent parfois frustrer les parents.
    An artistic work that reflects stylistic variations.
    This painting is a whim of colors and shapes.
    Ce tableau est un caprice de couleurs et de formes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'capires' meaning 'to take'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have whims
    To be unpredictable in one's desires or behaviors.
    avoir des caprices
    the whims of fashion
    The changing and often ephemeral trends in the fashion world.
    les caprices de la mode
    the whims of an artist
    The unpredictable choices of an artist in their creative process.
    caprices d'un artiste

    Related Words

    fancy
    A strange or unpredictable behavior, often associated with a passing obsession.
    lubie
    fantasy
    An extravagant imagination or wish.
    fantaisie
    variation
    A change or difference from a norm.
    variation

    Slang Meanings

    A teenage whim
    She decided to change her style every day; it's just a teenage whim.
    Elle a décidé de changer de style tous les jours, c'est juste un caprice d'adolescente.
    To throw a tantrum
    He threw a tantrum in the store asking for a new iPhone.
    Il a lancé un caprice au magasin en demandant un nouvel iPhone.