French Conversation · Level 80
60 words
French word
prudemment
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁydamɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbcautiously
Example
Il a conduit prudemment sous la pluie.
He drove cautiously in the rain.
More examples
Les piétons doivent marcher prudemment la nuit.
Pedestrians must walk cautiously at night.
Core concept
A careful hand guiding an action around hazards without taking needless chances.
Common phrases
marcher prudemment
walk cautiously
utiliser prudemment
use cautiously
choisir prudemment
choose cautiously
Similar words
sagement: Sensibly and calmly, based on sound judgment.
soigneusement: Carefully and attentively, with thorough handling.
précautionneusement: With precautions taken in advance to reduce danger.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une action se fait avec prudence, en évitant les risques inutiles.
Word origin
The adverb prudemment comes from prudent plus -ment, while prudent developed from Latin prudens, which described foresight and caution.
Usage tips
- Prudemment modifies an action, whereas prudent describes a person or thing, as in une décision prudente.