Capricieusement (en. Capriciously)

/ka.pʁi.si.øz.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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adverb

In an unpredictable and often illogical way.

She capriciously chose the color of her dress, changing her mind several times.

Elle choisit capricieusement la couleur de sa robe, changeant d'avis plusieurs fois.

Based on whims, changing moods.

He makes his decisions capriciously, without thinking about the consequences.

Il prend ses décisions capricieusement, sans réfléchir aux conséquences.

In a fanciful or irrational manner.

The wind blew capriciously, changing the course of the boat.

Le vent soufflait capricieusement, modifiant le cours du bateau.

Derived from 'caprice', from Latin 'capricium', meaning 'goat's leap', symbolizing unpredictability.

to act capriciously

to act with frequent mood swings or changes of opinion.

agir capricieusement

to choose capriciously

to make a choice without logic or a determined reason.

choisir capricieusement

whim

A sudden change of opinion or an unpredictable desire.

caprice

unpredictable

That cannot be foreseen, happening without warning.

imprévisible

fantasy

A product of the imagination, often illogical.

fantaisie

Done without thinking, on a whim.

He bought that car capriciously, just because he liked it.

Il a acheté cette voiture capricieusement, juste parce qu'il l'aimait.

To act according to one's whims, without caring about the rules.

She changes partners capriciously, depending on her mood.

Elle change de partenaire capricieusement, en fonction de son humeur.