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    Responsable (en. Responsible)

    /ʁɛspɔ̃sabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is capable of being accountable for their actions.
    A responsible citizen respects the laws of their country.
    Un citoyen responsable respecte les lois de son pays.
    Who has obligations towards something.
    The manager is responsible for the decisions made by their team.
    Le directeur est responsable des décisions prises par son équipe.
    Who can be held guilty of something.
    He is responsible for the accident that occurred yesterday.
    Il est responsable de l'accident survenu hier.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'responsabilis', derived from 'respondere' which means 'to answer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human resources manager
    Person in charge of employees and their management.
    responsable des ressources humaines
    to show responsibility
    To act in a mature and thoughtful manner.
    faire preuve de responsabilité
    to be responsible for oneself
    To take ownership of one's own actions and decisions.
    être responsable à son égard

    Related Words

    responsibility
    Duty towards someone or something.
    responsabilité
    to empower
    To make someone accountable.
    responsabiliser
    irresponsible
    Who lacks responsibility.
    irresponsable

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to designate someone serious and reliable.
    He is very responsible; he never makes mistakes.
    Il est très responsable, il ne fait jamais d'erreurs.
    Sometimes used sarcastically to refer to someone who does not take responsibility for their actions.
    Is he responsible? It seems more like he is irresponsible!
    C'est un responsable ? On dirait plutôt un irresponsable !