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No. 10,808 in French

négligence

Failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness.

In a sentence

  • La négligence des devoirs peut entraîner des mauvais résultats.

    Neglecting homework can lead to poor results.

    In this sentence, 'négligence' refers to the habit of not performing or paying attention to one's homework, emphasizing the importance of attentiveness in academic tasks.

  • Son attitude était pleine de négligence envers les règles.

    His attitude was full of negligence towards the rules.

    Here, 'négligence' is used to describe a disregard or lack of care for rules, signifying a mindset or behavior that overlooks established norms.

  • La négligence dans le maintien des équipements peut causer des accidents.

    Negligence in equipment maintenance can cause accidents.

    This usage of 'négligence' highlights a failure to properly maintain equipment, leading to potential safety concerns or risks.

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