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    Précipiter (en. Precipitate)

    pʁe.sipi.te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make something happen faster than expected.
    He precipitated events by making a hasty decision.
    Il a précipité les événements en prenant une décision hâtive.
    Cause to fall or drop suddenly.
    The rain hastened the fall of the leaves.
    La pluie a précipité la chute des feuilles.
    Cause a certain reaction or change quickly.
    The economic crisis precipitated changes in government policy.
    La crise économique a précipité des changements dans la politique gouvernementale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praecipitare', meaning 'to make fall', from 'praecipitem' which means 'headlong'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precipitate an event
    Make an event imminent.
    précepiter un événement
    rush towards
    Move quickly towards something.
    se précipiter vers
    hasten the end
    Accelerate the conclusion of a situation.
    précipiter la fin

    Related Words

    precipitation
    The act of precipitating, often used to describe a sudden or hasty act.
    précipitation
    precipitated
    Done quickly or without reflection.
    précipité
    precise
    Which is exact or clear in its definition.
    précis

    Slang Meanings

    To act too quickly without thinking.
    He precipitated again, and it cost him dearly.
    Il a précipité encore une fois, et cela lui a coûté cher.
    To rush towards something in a disorderly way.
    Everyone rushed out of the room when the alarm went off.
    Tout le monde s'est précipité hors de la salle quand l'alarme a sonné.