imprudence

l'imprudence
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. carelessness
Nous ne pouvons pas confier autant de responsabilités à quelqu'un qui a tendance à faire preuve d'une telle imprudence.We can't give someone prone to that kind of carelessness that much responsibility.
b. recklessness
L'imprudence du conducteur a failli tuer les piétons qui traversaient la rue.The driver's recklessness nearly killed the pedestrians crossing the street.
c. foolhardiness
Je ne sais pas si on peut attribuer le comportement de Sonia à du courage ou à de l’imprudence.I don't know if we can attribute Sonia's behavior to bravery or foolhardiness.
d. imprudence
L'imprudence d'Alix a causé de nombreux ennuis à l'équipe.Alix's imprudence caused the team a lot of trouble.
a. risk
Restez groupés et ne faites pas d'imprudences !Stay together and don't take any risks!
b. reckless (adjective)
C'est une vraie imprudence de conduire avec des pneus lisses comme ça !It's really reckless to drive with bald tires like that!
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