What does prudent in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prudent in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prudent in French.

The word prudent in French means careful, wise, cautious, prudent, Prudent, be cautiously optimistic, remain cautiously optimistic, it's not very sensible, that's not very sensible, you can never be too careful, remain cautious. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prudent

careful

adjectif (très attentionné, précautionneux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Michel est un conducteur très prudent.
Michael is a very careful driver.

wise

adjectif (avisé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il est plus prudent d'écouter avant de parler.
It is wise to listen before speaking.

cautious, prudent

(précautionneux, circonspect)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Bruno est un prudent par nature.
Bruno is cautious by nature.

Prudent

nom masculin (prénom masculin) (French male given name)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai croisé Prudent au marché hier.
I bumped into Prudent at the market yesterday.

be cautiously optimistic, remain cautiously optimistic

locution verbale (être légèrement confiant)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les médecins, malgré des signes encourageants, affichent un optimisme prudent concernant l'état du patient.

it's not very sensible, that's not very sensible

(c'est déraisonnable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Roulez avec une voiture dans un tel état, ce n'est pas prudent.

you can never be too careful

(plus de précautions ne nuit pas)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

remain cautious

locution verbale (ne pas trop s'enthousiasmer)

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