/pʁy.dɑ̃/
Translation
careful, cautious, sensible
Word origin
From Latin prudens ('foreseeing, wise'), a contracted form of providens, the present participle of providere ('to foresee, to provide for'). English 'prudent' and 'provident' are the same word, contracted and uncontracted.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- prudens
- English cognates
- prudent, provident, providence
Grammar
Examples
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Be careful on the road tonight.
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She is careful with her money.
' l'orage.
It would be more sensible to wait for the storm to pass.
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The doctors remain cautious about his state of health.
virage.
A careful driver slows down before the bend.
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