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    Précipités (en. Precipitated)

    /pʁe.si.pi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of phenomena related to haste or rush.
    The precipitates of the decision-making process led to errors.
    Les précipités du processus de décision ont conduit à des erreurs.
    State of something that has been done quickly without reflection.
    His impulsive choice was an example of his usual precipitates.
    Son choix impulsif était un exemple de ses précipités habituels.
    adjective
    Done with haste.
    His rushed reaction caused misunderstandings.
    Sa réaction précipitée a causé des malentendus.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'precipitatus', past participle of 'praecipitare', meaning 'to make fall, to throw oneself into'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act with haste
    Making decisions without thinking.
    agir avec précipitation
    not to rush
    Taking one's time before acting.
    ne pas se précipiter
    to do things in a hurry
    Acting quickly without care.
    faire les choses à la va-vite
    not to be rushed
    Acting in a calm and thoughtful manner.
    ne pas être précipité

    Related Words

    to precipitate
    To do something quickly.
    précipiter
    haste
    Action of rushing, acting quickly.
    précipitation
    hasty
    Done too quickly.
    hâtif

    Slang Meanings

    Reacting too quickly without thinking.
    He made a decision lightly, as usual with his precipitates.
    Il a pris une décision à la légère, comme d’habitude avec ses précipités.
    To do something in a hurry.
    I had to submit the project in a rushed manner, and it showed.
    J’ai dû soumettre le projet en mode précipité, et ça s’est vu.