No. 10,205 in French
imprudent
Reckless or unwise.
In a sentence
Il a été imprudent de laisser la porte ouverte.
It was careless to leave the door open.
Here, 'imprudent' refers to a lack of careful consideration in the action of leaving the door open, leading to potential negative consequences.
Son comportement imprudent lors de la réunion a surpris tout le monde.
His reckless behavior during the meeting surprised everyone.
In this sentence, 'imprudent' describes someone's actions as not cautious, especially in a social or professional setting, which may have led to unforeseen outcomes or disapproval.
Prendre des décisions imprudentes peut nuire à la stabilité financière.
Making imprudent decisions can harm financial stability.
This usage of 'imprudent' characterizes decisions as being made without thinking through their consequences, particularly regarding financial matters
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