English–French

“cautious” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁekosjonø/

Example

Il est précautionneux quand il conduit.

He is cautious when driving.

Illustration for précautionneux (cautious)

How to say “cautious” in French

“Cautious” in French is précautionneux.

A person keeps a mental list of risks and quietly prepares safeguards before acting.

Full entry for précautionneux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with précautionneux

Il reste précautionneux quand il fait des achats en ligne.

He remains cautious when he shops online.

Tips for using précautionneux

  • Précautionneux describes a general disposition, whereas prendre des précautions usually presents a specific preventive action.

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