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    Prudent (en. Careful)

    /pʁydɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who acts with foresight and a sense of responsibility.
    He made prudent decisions to avoid risks.
    Il a pris des décisions prudentes pour éviter les risques.
    Who is reserved and thoughtful in their actions.
    His cautious attitude allowed him to avoid mistakes.
    Son attitude prudente lui a permis de ne pas faire d'erreurs.
    Who protects themselves from dangers by thinking before acting.
    He is always careful when crossing the street.
    Il est toujours prudent en traversant la rue.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prudentem', meaning 'foreseeing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a prudent choice
    A choice that has been made with care and reflection.
    un choix prudent
    act with caution
    To act in a way to avoid mistakes or dangers.
    agir avec prudence
    show caution
    To show wisdom and a sense of responsibility.
    faire preuve de prudence

    Related Words

    caution
    The character of someone who is prudent.
    prudence
    considerate
    Who is attentive to the needs of others, often associated with caution.
    prévenant

    Slang Meanings

    Not too reckless.
    It’s better to stay cautious than to dive in blindly.
    Il est mieux de rester prudent plutôt que de se lancer à l'aveugle.
    Better safe than sorry.
    Be careful with your investments, don’t open too many accounts.
    Sois prudent avec tes investissements, n'ouvre pas trop de comptes.