Prévenant (en. Considerate)
/pʁe.və.nɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is attentive and benevolent towards others.
He is always considerate with his friends.
Il est toujours prévenant avec ses amis.
Who warns in advance.
She was considerate by informing us of the schedule change.
Elle a été prévenante en nous informant du changement de programme.
A mindset that involves acting with care and solicitude.
His considerate attitude was greatly appreciated by everyone.
Son attitude prévenante a été très appréciée par tous.
Etymology
From Latin 'praeveniens', present participle of 'praevenire', meaning 'to come before'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be considerate
To show attention and care towards others.
être prévenant
a considerate behavior
A behavior that demonstrates care and attention.
un comportement prévenant
to act considerately
To act with delicacy and consideration.
agir de manière prévenante
Related Words
prevention
Action of preventing something from happening.
prévention
consideration
Quality of a person who is attentive and benevolent.
prévenance
to warn
To inform in advance about something.
prévenir
Slang Meanings
To be attentive to the needs of others.
He is really considerate, always there to help.
Il est vraiment prévenant, toujours là pour aider.
To anticipate the requests of others.
She is so considerate, I love spending time with her.
Elle est tellement prévenante, j'adore passer du temps avec elle.