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    D'insouciance (en. Carefree)

    /dɛ̃.su.si.ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A disposition not to care about serious matters.
    His carefreeness in the face of financial problems surprised everyone.
    Sa d'insouciance face aux problèmes financiers a surpris tout le monde.
    State of lightness and nonchalance.
    Vacations are often a time of carefreeness.
    Les vacances sont souvent un moment d'insouciance.
    Relaxed and carefree attitude.
    We appreciate his carefreeness during those evenings with friends.
    On apprécie sa d'insouciance durant ces soirées entre amis.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'soucier' in Old French, with the prefix 'd-' meaning 'absence of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to live in carefreeness
    Living without worrying about the everyday concerns of life.
    vivre dans l'insouciance
    carefreeness in the face of dangers
    Lack of concern regarding risks.
    insouciance face aux dangers

    Related Words

    to care
    To be troubled or worried.
    soucier
    concern
    State of being preoccupied with something.
    préoccupation
    nervous
    One who is anxious or stressed.
    nerveux

    Slang Meanings

    To be chill
    He is always chill; he never worries about anything.
    Il est toujours chill, il ne se soucie jamais de rien.
    To take it easy
    After finishing his studies, he decided to take it easy for a year.
    Après avoir terminé ses études, il a décidé de se la couler douce pendant un an.