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    Négligemment (en. Carelessly)

    /neɡliʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    Without due diligence or proper care.
    The work was done negligently, which led to several errors.
    Le travail a été fait négligemment, ce qui a conduit à plusieurs erreurs.
    With a lack of attention or care.
    He answered negligently without really listening to the question.
    Il a répondu négligemment sans vraiment écouter la question.
    In a manner that shows indifference.
    She left her belongings carelessly scattered around the room.
    Elle a laissé ses affaires éparpillées négligemment dans la pièce.

    Etymology

    Formed from the adjective 'negligent' with the suffix -ment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to slip away quietly
    To leave without warning, negligently.
    filer à l'anglaise
    to do things halfway
    To act negligently by only putting in a partial effort.
    faire les choses à moitié
    as if nothing were the matter
    To act negligently, as if nothing is important.
    l'air de rien

    Related Words

    negligent
    Lacking attention or care.
    négligent
    carefree
    Without constraint, acting lightly.
    désinvolte
    inattentive
    Not paying attention.
    inattentif

    Slang Meanings

    With nonchalance or without caring about the consequences.
    He is always there, acting negligently on all his projects.
    Il est toujours là, agissant négligemment sur tous ses projets.