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    Imprudent (en. Careless)

    /ɛ̃.pʁy.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who does not take precautions, who acts recklessly.
    His imprudent decisions led him to financial troubles.
    Ses décisions imprudentes l'ont conduit à des problèmes financiers.
    Who is inconsiderate in their choices.
    She made an imprudent remark that hurt her friends.
    Elle a fait une remarque imprudente qui a blessé ses amis.
    In a manner that exposes to danger or risks.
    Driving at high speed is imprudent.
    Conduire à grande vitesse est imprudent.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imprudentem', from 'in-' and 'prudentem' (wise, judicious).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take imprudent risks
    Acting without assessing the dangers.
    prendre des risques imprudents
    imprudent behavior
    A dangerous behavior while driving.
    une conduite imprudente
    imprudent remarks
    Words that can cause harm.
    des propos imprudents

    Related Words

    prude
    One who exercises caution in their actions.
    prude
    thoughtful
    One who acts with reflection and consideration.
    réfléchi
    wise
    One who is wise and prudent.
    sage

    Slang Meanings

    It's madness!
    Doing that is madness, it's imprudent!
    Faire ça, c'est de la folie, c'est imprudent!
    Nonsense!
    His idea is nonsense, completely imprudent!
    Son idée est n'importe quoi, totalement imprudente!