L'insouciance (en. Carelessness)

/lɛ̃su.si.ɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Absence of worry, a state of mind free from concerns.

Example Sentence: His decline in carefreeness allows him to fully enjoy life.

Sa décrue de l'insouciance lui permet de profiter pleinement de la vie.

Definition: Reckless behavior due to a lack of serious considerations.

Example Sentence: The carefreeness of his financial decisions led him to problems.

L'insouciance de ses décisions financières l'a conduit à des problèmes.

Definition: Joy and lightness in behavior.

Example Sentence: Children play with disarming carefreeness.

Les enfants jouent avec une insouciance désarmante.

Etymology/Origin: From the French insouciant, composed of in- and souci.

Common Phrase: to live in carefreeness

Meaning: To live without worrying about problems.

vivre dans l'insouciance

Common Phrase: to show a carefreeness

Meaning: To show apparent indifference to concerns.

manifester une insouciance

Common Phrase: the carefreeness of youth

Meaning: The idea that youth is often carefree and free from adult life's troubles.

l'insouciance de la jeunesse

Related Word: carefree

Description: One who does not care about serious matters.

insouciant

Related Word: relief

Description: Release from a concern or worry.

soulagement

Related Word: lightness

Description: The character of a person who does not concern themselves with worries.

légèreté

Slang Meaning: To live without worrying about tomorrow.

Example: He lives day to day, fully carefree.

Il vit au jour le jour, l'insouciance à fond.

Slang Meaning: To be relaxed and without worry.

Example: This weekend, we will disconnect and live carefreeness.

Ce week-end, on va se déconnecter et vivre l'insouciance.