cautious

• Décrit une personne qui cherche à éviter les problèmes ou dangers potentiels, en agissant avec prudence et réflexion avant de s'engager ou de prendre une décision.

Describes someone who is careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

1. Careful and deliberateB1formal

   Showing careful forethought to avoid potential dangers or mistakes.

   Prudent et délibéré

   • She is a cautious driver who always checks her mirrors.
   • He gave a cautious response to the risky proposal.
   • The hikers took a cautious approach on the slippery trail.

   Synonymesalertcarefulcharycircumspectdeliberateguardedprudentvigilantwarywatchful

   Antonymescarelessfoolhardyimprudentincautiousrashreckless

2. Moderate and restrainedB2formal

   Avoiding excess or extremes; prudent in behavior or consumption.

   Prudent et modéré

   • The doctor advised a cautious diet to improve his health.
   • She made a cautious investment in the stock market.
   • His cautious spending habits helped him save for retirement.

   Synonymescarefulconservativemeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedtemperate

   Antonymesimmoderateincautiousrashreckless

• Nom désignant des personnes qui cherchent à éviter les dangers, risques ou problèmes potentiels, souvent par prudence ou méfiance.

A noun referring to people who are careful to avoid potential dangers, risks, or problems, often characterized by a sense of fear or wariness.

1. Cautious peopleB2formal

   Individuals who are careful and avoid taking risks, often due to fear or prudence.

   Personnes prudentes

   • The cautious among us always double-check the locks before leaving.
   • Cautious tend to save money rather than invest in risky ventures.
   • In uncertain times, the cautious prefer to wait and see.

   Synonymescarefulcircumspectprudentvigilantwarywatchful