French Conversation · Level 40
75 words
French word
négligent
Pronunciation
IPA/negliʒɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivecareless
Example
Il a perdu son portefeuille parce qu'il est négligent.
He lost his wallet because he is careless.
More examples
Le patron lui a reproché d'être négligent dans la gestion du dossier.
The boss criticized him for being negligent in handling the case file.
Core concept
A task left unchecked, with small omissions accumulating into a preventable loss.
Common phrases
être négligent
be negligent
négligent envers
be negligent toward ___
Similar words
distrait: Easily distracted and likely to miss what is happening right in front of them.
inattentif: Not paying close attention to a task or surroundings, and prone to missing details.
étourdi: Absent-minded and prone to forgetfulness and accidental mistakes.
imprudent: Acting without adequately considering risks or consequences, often causing problems.
Definition in French
Caractérise une personne ou une action faite sans soin, par inattention ou manque de rigueur.
Word origin
French négligent derives from Latin neglegens, the present participle of neglegere, meaning to disregard or neglect.
Usage tips
- French négligent is common in everyday descriptions, while English negligent often sounds more formal or legal.