careful

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve d'attention afin d'éviter un danger, une erreur ou un dommage.

Describes someone who pays attention to avoid danger, mistakes, or damage.

1. Cautious and attentiveA1formal

   Making sure to avoid potential danger, mistakes, or harm; paying close attention.

   prudent, attentif

   • Be careful when crossing the street.
   • She is a careful driver who always follows the rules.
   • He was careful not to spill the hot coffee.

   Synonymesalertattentivecautiouscircumspectguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antonymescarelessheedlessincautiousnegligentreckless

2. Thorough and meticulousA2formal

   Done with great attention to detail and accuracy.

   soigneux, minutieux

   • The accountant did a careful review of the financial records.
   • She gave a careful explanation of the experiment.
   • A careful examination of the evidence revealed the truth.

   Synonymesattentiveconscientiousdetailedexactingmeticulouspainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousthorough

   Antonymescarelesshastynegligentrecklesssloppy