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    Négligence (en. Neglect)

    /neɡliɡɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Absence of precaution or care.
    His negligence led to serious mistakes.
    Sa négligence a conduit à des erreurs graves.
    The act of neglecting something important.
    The negligence of this investment cost the company dearly.
    La négligence de cet investissement a coûté cher à l'entreprise.
    Lack of affection or interest.
    His negligence towards his friends led to misunderstandings.
    Sa négligence envers ses amis a conduit à des malentendus.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'neglegentia', derived from 'neglegere' which means 'to neglect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    culpable negligence
    Negligence that leads to legal consequences.
    négligence coupable
    to show negligence
    To show a lack of care or attention.
    faire preuve de négligence
    to fall into negligence
    To start losing one's attention or care.
    tomber dans la négligence

    Related Words

    to neglect
    Failing to do something, showing disinterest.
    négliger
    inattentiveness
    Lack of attention given to something.
    inattention
    carelessness
    Lack of care in one’s actions.
    carelessness

    Slang Meanings

    To take it easy
    He takes it easy and does nothing productive.
    Il se la coule douce et ne fait rien de productif.
    To have one's head in the clouds
    She has her head in the clouds; her negligence is evident.
    Elle a la tête dans les nuages, sa négligence est évidente.