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    Expédient (en. Expedient)

    /ɛk.sped.jɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That allows achieving a result effectively.
    It is an expedient choice to quickly resolve the problem.
    C'est un choix expédient pour résoudre rapidement le problème.
    Not always compliant with legality or morality but advantageous.
    He made an expedient decision by ignoring certain regulations.
    Il a pris une décision expédiente en ignorant certaines régulations.
    That meets an immediate need.
    An expedient solution was implemented to address the crisis.
    Une solution expédiente a été mise en place pour faire face à la crise.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'expedientem', present participle of 'expedire' meaning 'to clear up, to make available'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an expedient solution
    A quick and effective solution to a problem.
    une solution expédiente
    to act in an expedient manner
    Acting while considering the immediate circumstances.
    agir de manière expédiente

    Related Words

    to expedite
    To send something to a recipient.
    expédier
    expedition
    The action of sending something or someone.
    expédition

    Slang Meanings

    A practical but questionable means.
    Using shortcuts at work may seem expedient but raises ethical issues.
    Utiliser des raccourcis dans le travail peut sembler expédient mais pose des problèmes éthiques.