Prudemment (en. Cautiously)

/pʁy.də.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

In a way to avoid risks or errors.

She cautiously crossed the street before checking if a car was coming.

Elle a prudemment traversé la rue avant de vérifier si une voiture arrivait.

With caution.

He carefully manages his finances to avoid difficulties.

Il gère prudemment ses finances pour ne pas être en difficulté.

With circumspection.

He cautiously expressed his opinion to avoid hurting others.

Il a prudemment exprimé son opinion pour ne pas blesser les autres.

From Latin 'prudentem', meaning 'foreseeing'.

act cautiously

To act carefully while considering the consequences.

agir prudemment

speak cautiously

To explain something without committing too strongly.

parler prudemment

cautiously optimistic

To have hope while remaining aware of the risks.

prudemment optimiste

caution

The quality of someone who acts with circumspection and precaution.

prudence

cautious

Someone who demonstrates caution, thoughtful in their actions.

prudent

prudential

Referring to the approach of caution in financial situations.

prudentiel

To be on one's guard.

In a tense situation, one must be on guard.

Dans une situation tendue, il faut être sur ses gardes.

To play it safe.

When times are tough, one plays it safe.

Quand les temps sont durs, on joue la sécurité.