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    Mégarde (en. Mistake)

    /me.ɡaʁd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of negligence or inattentiveness.
    His slip during the presentation was noticed by everyone.
    Sa mégarde lors de la présentation a été remarquée par tous.
    Error due to negligence.
    He made a mistake by forgetting an important document.
    Il a commis une mégarde en oublieux un document important.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'megarde', derived from 'mé-' (negation group) and 'garde'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a slip
    To commit a negligence.
    faire une mégarde
    by mistake
    By inadvertence.
    par mégarde

    Related Words

    attention
    Action of focusing one's mind on something.
    attention
    negligence
    Lack of application or care.
    négligence

    Slang Meanings

    To have one's head in the clouds.
    He is always a bit absent-minded; he forgets everything.
    Il est toujours un peu en mégarde, il oublie tout.
    To be distracted.
    She made that mistake because of her distraction.
    Elle a fait cette mégarde à cause de sa distraction.