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    Imprudemment (en. Imprudently)

    /ɛ̃.pʁy.də.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a manner that lacks caution.
    He acted imprudently by crossing the road without looking.
    Il a agi imprudemment en traversant la route sans regarder.
    Without regard to risks or consequences.
    Imprudently, she agreed to drive under the influence of alcohol.
    Imprudemment, elle a accepté de conduire sous l'influence de l'alcool.
    To behave in a thoughtless manner.
    He invested imprudently in volatile stocks.
    Il a investi imprudemment dans des actions volatiles.
    To act without prior consideration.
    Going on a trip imprudently can cause problems.
    Partir en voyage imprudemment peut causer des problèmes.
    To make decisions lightly.
    She spoke imprudently about her friend's affairs.
    Elle a parlé imprudemment des affaires de son ami.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imprudentem', meaning 'lacking caution'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act imprudently
    Making hasty or unconsidered decisions.
    agir imprudemment
    to speak imprudently
    Giving in to inappropriate or thoughtless comments.
    parler imprudemment
    to invest imprudently
    Making investments without adequately assessing the risks.
    investir imprudemment

    Related Words

    imprudence
    Lack of caution, behavior that carries risks.
    imprudence
    prudent
    One who shows caution, thoughtful in their actions.
    prudent
    reckless
    One who acts with excessive confidence, ignoring dangers.
    téméraire

    Slang Meanings

    Action taken without considering the consequences.
    He took an imprudent risk by going out without an umbrella while it was raining.
    Il a pris un risque imprudent en sortant sans parapluie alors qu’il pleuvait.
    To act without precaution or concern for danger.
    She made an imprudent choice by going out alone at night.
    Elle a fait un choix imprudent en sortant seule la nuit.