English–French

“impulsive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pylsif/

Example

Ses achats sont parfois impulsifs et dépassent son budget.

Their purchases are sometimes impulsive and exceed their budget.

Illustration for impulsif (impulsive)

How to say “impulsive” in French

“Impulsive” in French is impulsif.

A spark of desire turns straight into action while careful thought is still catching up.

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

Example sentences with impulsif

Son comportement impulsif lui cause parfois des problèmes.

His impulsive behavior sometimes causes him problems.

Tips for using impulsif

  • The masculine and feminine forms are pronounced differently: impulsif ends in a voiceless f, while impulsive ends in a voiced v sound.

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