No. 10,291 in French
insouciance
Lack of concern or worry; carefree attitude.
In a sentence
L'insouciance de la jeunesse est souvent enviée par les adultes.
The carefreeness of youth is often envied by adults.
Here, "insouciance" refers to the carefree attitude or lack of concern typical of young people.
Avec une insouciance délibérée, il ignora les avertissements.
With deliberate carelessness, he ignored the warnings.
In this sentence, "insouciance" denotes a calculated lack of concern or worry, demonstrating an intentional disregard.
Son insouciance lui permettait de profiter pleinement du moment présent.
Her carefreeness allowed her to fully enjoy the present moment.
Here, "insouciance" emphasizes an optimistic or worry-free state of mind which enhances life experiences.
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