English–French

“reckless” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/temeʁɛʁ/

Example

Ne sois pas téméraire, regarde avant de traverser.

Don't be reckless; look before you cross.

Illustration for téméraire (reckless)

How to say “reckless” in French

“Reckless” in French is téméraire.

A bold move that crosses the line from courage into needless danger.

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

Example sentences with téméraire

Il serait téméraire d'investir sans se renseigner.

It would be reckless to invest without doing any research.

Tips for using téméraire

  • Téméraire often carries criticism rather than praise, so audacieux is usually better when boldness is presented positively.

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