French Conversation · Level 70
59 words
French word
judicieusement
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒydisjøzəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbappropriately
Example
Il faut utiliser ce mot judicieusement.
This word must be used appropriately.
More examples
Elle a agi judicieusement pendant la réunion.
She acted wisely during the meeting.
Core concept
A decision guided by sound judgment and adjusted to the situation at hand.
Common phrases
agir judicieusement
act wisely
choisir judicieusement
choose wisely
dépenser judicieusement
spend wisely
Similar words
correctement: In the proper way and in line with accepted standards.
sagement: In a calm, sensible, and wise manner.
à bon escient: Appropriately, given the circumstances and intended purpose.
prudemment: Cautiously, with attention to possible risks.
Definition in French
D'une manière appropriée selon la situation, après réflexion.
Word origin
The adverb judicieusement derives from "judicieux" plus "-ment", while "judicieux" developed from Latin "judicium", the word for judgment.
Usage tips
- Judicieusement is closer to English "judiciously" than to "justly"; French "justement" more often means precisely or fairly.
Other meanings
- wiselyadverb
- judiciouslyadverb
Opposites
- imprudemmentimprudentlyadverb
Related words
- judicieuxwiseadjective
- judicieusewiseadjective