French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
impulsif
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pylsif/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpulsive
Example
Ses achats sont parfois impulsifs et dépassent son budget.
Their purchases are sometimes impulsive and exceed their budget.
More examples
Son comportement impulsif lui cause parfois des problèmes.
His impulsive behavior sometimes causes him problems.
Core concept
A spark of desire turns straight into action while careful thought is still catching up.
Common phrases
achat impulsif
impulsive purchase
comportement impulsif
impulsive behavior
caractère impulsif
impulsive personality
Similar words
spontané: Responding naturally to the moment without prior planning.
irréfléchi: Acting hastily without adequately considering the results.
Definition in French
Qui prend des décisions ou fait des gestes sans longue réflexion, sous l'effet d'une impulsion.
Word origin
The French adjective is formed from the Latin family of impellere, 'to drive or push,' through the form impulsivus.
Usage tips
- The masculine and feminine forms are pronounced differently: impulsif ends in a voiceless f, while impulsive ends in a voiced v sound.