le caprice
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. whim
Je préférerais que tu réfléchisses à tes options avant de prendre une décision par caprice.I would prefer you to think about your options before making a decision on a whim.
b. passing fancy
La fascination de Marc pour les voitures anciennes n’était qu’un caprice qui a duré quelques semaines.Marc's fascination with vintage cars was only a passing fancy that lasted a couple weeks.
a. tantrum
Mon neveu est sage. Il ne fait presque jamais de caprices.My nephew is well-behaved. He almost never throws tantrums.
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