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    Prudents (en. Careful)

    [pʁydɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who acts with caution and reflection.
    It is prudent to verify information before sharing it.
    Il est prudent de vérifier les informations avant de les partager.
    One who avoids risks and dangers.
    A prudent investor chooses safe investments.
    Un investisseur prudent choisit des placements sûrs.
    One who is mindful of the consequences of their actions.
    Being prudent is essential when driving.
    Être prudent est essentiel quand on conduit.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prudentis', the present participle of 'providere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Better to be careful than sorry
    It is better to act with caution to avoid problems.
    Mieux vaut être prudent que désolé
    A prudent man is worth more than ten fearless ones
    Wise and prudent people are more valuable than the reckless.
    Un homme prudent vaut mieux que dix intrépides
    Be careful and be prudent
    Pay attention and act prudently.
    Prends garde et sois prudent

    Related Words

    prudence
    Attitude of someone who acts carefully to avoid dangers.
    prudence
    prudential
    Relating to prudence, often used in finance.
    prudentiel
    prudently
    In a prudent manner, with caution.
    prudemment

    Slang Meanings

    To be on one's guard.
    Stay prudent, you never know what might happen.
    Reste prudent, on ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver.
    To play it safe.
    He prefers to play it safe in all his decisions.
    Il préfère jouer la carte de la sécurité dans toutes ses décisions.