L'imprudence (en. Recklessness)

/lɛ̃.pʁu.dɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Action or attitude that lacks prudence.

Example Sentence: His recklessness caused him problems.

Son imprudence lui a causé des problèmes.

Definition: Lack of foresight, risky conduct.

Example Sentence: The recklessness of this act surprised everyone.

L'imprudence de cet acte a surpris tout le monde.

Definition: State of a person who acts without thinking of the consequences.

Example Sentence: He is often prone to moments of recklessness.

Il est souvent en proie à des moments d'imprudence.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'imprudentia', formed from 'in-' (negation) and 'prudentia' (prudence).

Phrase: to act recklessly

Meaning: Acting without considering the dangers.

agir avec imprudence

Phrase: to speak without recklessness

Meaning: Expressing oneself without thinking about the consequences.

parler sans imprudence

Phrase: calculated recklessness

Meaning: Taking measured risks.

imprudence calculée

Related Word: prudence

Description: Ability to act carefully and avoid dangers.

prudence

Related Word: reckless

Description: One who acts without caution.

imprudent

Related Word: precaution

Description: Measure taken to avoid a risk.

précaution

Slang Meaning: To have light ankles

Example: He has light ankles when he takes risks.

Il a des chevilles légères quand il prend des risques.

Slang Meaning: To be a hothead

Example: She's really a hothead; she always does reckless things.

Elle est vraiment tête brûlée, elle fait toujours des choses imprudentes.