French Conversation · Level 79
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French word
judicieux
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒydisjø/
Meaning
- adjectivewise
Example
Elle a pris une décision judicieuse.
She made a wise decision.
More examples
Son conseil a été judicieux.
His advice was judicious.
Core concept
A choice that fits the circumstances because sound judgment has guided it.
Common phrases
une décision judicieuse
a judicious decision
un choix judicieux
a judicious choice
un conseil judicieux
judicious advice
Similar words
pertinent: Directly relevant to the topic or situation.
approprié: Right for the context and intended purpose.
prudent: Cautious in order to prevent danger or difficulties.
Definition in French
Qui montre du jugement et convient à la situation, adapté pour une décision ou un choix.
Word origin
The French adjective judicieux developed from Latin judicium, meaning judgment, through Old French, with -eux forming an adjective related to judgment.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is judicieuse, as in une décision judicieuse, while the masculine singular is judicieux.
Other meanings
- judiciousadjective
Opposites
- malaviséill-advisedadjective
- imprudentimprudentadjective
Related words
- judicieusementjudiciouslyadverb