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    Précipitamment (en. Hastily)

    /pʁe.si.pi.tamɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In haste, without taking the time to think.
    He left the meeting abruptly.
    Il a quitté la réunion précipitamment.
    In a manner that indicates urgency or lack of preparation.
    She packed her bags abruptly before leaving.
    Elle a fait ses valises précipitamment avant le départ.
    Done quickly, often with negative consequences.
    The report was written abruptly, which led to errors.
    Le rapport a été rédigé précipitamment, ce qui a entraîné des erreurs.
    The aesthetic of an action done too quickly.
    They made decisions that rushed their future.
    Ils ont pris des décisions précipitant leur avenir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'precipitare', which means 'to fall' or 'to throw down', combined with '-ment', indicating the adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act abruptly
    To act in a quick manner without reflection.
    agir précipitamment
    to make a decision abruptly
    To make a decision without analyzing all options.
    prendre une décision précipitamment

    Related Words

    haste
    Action or effect of rushing, doing something too quickly.
    précipitation
    haste
    Done too quickly, without preparation.
    précipité

    Slang Meanings

    To mess up
    He managed his project in a hurry, he messed up.
    Il a géré son projet à la va-vite, il s'est foutu en l'air.
    To rush
    She rushed her work, making it obvious that she acted abruptly.
    Elle a bâclé son travail, le rendant évident qu'elle a agi précipitamment.