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    Capricieuses (en. Capricious)

    /ka.pʁi.sjøz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Said of a person who easily changes their mind.
    She is often capricious in her decisions.
    Elle est souvent capricieuse dans ses décisions.
    Said of a thing that varies unpredictably.
    The weather is capricious at the moment.
    La météo est capricieuse en ce moment.
    Said of unpredictable behavior.
    Her capricious attitude makes collaboration difficult.
    Son attitude capricieuse rend la collaboration difficile.

    Etymology

    The word 'capricious' comes from the Latin 'capriciosus', which means 'subject to whims'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a capricious weather
    Weather that changes often, unpredictable.
    un temps capricieux
    to be capricious
    To act in an unpredictable or irrational manner.
    être capricieux
    a capricious child
    A child who often has tantrums or changes their mind.
    un enfant capricieux

    Related Words

    whim
    A sudden and fleeting desire.
    caprice
    capriciously
    In a capricious manner.
    capricieusement

    Slang Meanings

    To be moody.
    He is really moody; he changes his mind as he pleases.
    Il est vraiment lunatique, il change d'avis comme il veut.
    To have mood swings.
    She is beautiful but so capricious; it must be difficult to go out with her.
    Elle est belle mais si capricieuse, ça doit être difficile de sortir avec elle.