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    Précipitant (en. Rushing)

    /pʁe.si.pi.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that occurs or happens quickly without sufficient cause.
    His precipitating behavior caused errors in the project.
    Son comportement précipitant a causé des erreurs dans le projet.
    Describes a decision made without reflection.
    He made a precipitating decision that had unfortunate consequences.
    Il a pris une décision précipitante qui a eu des conséquences fâcheuses.
    Qualifies an action done in impatience.
    She left work in a precipitating manner.
    Elle a quitté le travail de manière précipitante.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praecipitans', present participle of 'praecipitare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act precipitously
    To make decisions quickly, often without reflection.
    agir de façon précipitante
    to rush
    To act hastily, without taking the time to analyze the situation.
    se précipiter

    Related Words

    precipitation
    The act of rushing, synonymous with speed or urgency.
    précipitation
    impulsive
    Someone who acts or reacts quickly without reflection.
    impulsif
    hasty
    Something done without preparation or maturity.
    hâtif

    Slang Meanings

    To do something in a hurry.
    Stop discussing and thinking, let's act precipitously!
    Arrêter de discuter et de réfléchir, on agit précipitamment !
    To hurry without thinking.
    Don't be so precipitating, think first!
    Ne sois pas si précipitant, pense d'abord !