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    Capricieux (en. Capricious)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Subject to mood or opinion changes.
    He is capricious; he changes his mind every day.
    Il est capricieux, il change d'avis tous les jours.
    Dependent on a whim, on a fleeting desire.
    The weather is capricious at the moment.
    La météo est capricieuse en ce moment.
    A person or thing that is unpredictable.
    His behavior is capricious, to say the least.
    Son comportement est capricieux pour le moins.
    Varies in an unexpected manner.
    Whimsical decisions can disrupt the project.
    Des décisions capricieuses peuvent désorganiser le projet.

    Etymology

    Originating from the Latin 'capriciosus', derived from 'capricium', meaning whim.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    capricious weather
    A weather pattern that frequently changes.
    un temps capricieux
    capricious in his choices
    An individual who makes unpredictable choices.
    capricieux dans ses choix
    to act whimsically
    To act without thinking, on a whim.
    agir de manière capricieuse

    Related Words

    whim
    A sudden and fleeting desire.
    caprice
    inconstancy
    The absence of stability or consistency.
    inconstance
    folly
    Irrational or unpredictable behavior.
    folie

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who throws tantrums.
    She's in her capricious mode today.
    Elle est dans son mode capricieux aujourd'hui.
    Someone extravagant.
    This guy is really capricious; he changes his style every month.
    Ce type est vraiment capricieux, il change de style tous les mois.