No. 11,187 in French
précipiter
"Précipiter" means "to hasten" or "to throw down."
In a sentence
Elle a précipité son départ en raison des circonstances imprévues.
She hastened her departure due to unforeseen circumstances.
Here, 'précipiter' is used in the sense of speeding up or hastening an action, indicating urgency or a quick decision.
Il ne faut pas précipiter les choses sans bien y réfléchir.
One must not rush things without properly considering them.
In this context, 'précipiter' conveys the idea of rushing or doing something too quickly, emphasizing caution and thoughtful action.
Les enfants se sont précipités hors de la maison pour jouer.
The children rushed out of the house to play.
Here, 'précipiter' depicts the physical action of moving quickly, showing excitement or eagerness in the behavior.
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