/i.ʁɛs.pɔ̃.sabl/

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Translation

irresponsible

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Word origin

Formed from the prefix ir- ('not') and responsable ('responsible'). English 'irresponsible' has the same construction.

Origin
French
Root
responsable
English cognates
irresponsible, responsible

Grammar

Masc pluralirresponsables

Examples

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It is irresponsible to drive after drinking.

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His irresponsible behaviour put everyone in danger.

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Don't leave a child alone, that would be irresponsible.

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Irresponsible managers ruined the company.

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She called me irresponsible because I had forgotten the keys.

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