conservative

• Qui est favorable aux traditions et aux valeurs établies, et qui résiste aux changements ou aux réformes.

Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.

1. Political ideologyB2formalpolitical

   Favoring traditional values and institutions, and opposing rapid change in society.

   Conservatisme (politique)

   • He holds conservative views on economic policy.
   • The conservative party won the election.
   • She is known for her conservative stance on social issues.

   Synonymesreactionaryright-wingrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antonymesliberalprogressiveradical

2. Cautious or moderateB2formal

   Avoiding excess or risk; moderate and careful.

   prudent, modéré

   • They made a conservative estimate of the project's cost.
   • She prefers a conservative style of dressing.
   • The company takes a conservative approach to investment.

   Synonymescarefulcautiousguardedmeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedunadventurous

   Antonymesaudaciousdaringextremeimprudentrashreckless

3. Traditional in styleB2formal

   Not following modern trends; classic and understated.

   De style classique et sobre

   • He wore a conservative gray suit to the interview.
   • The architecture of the building is quite conservative.
   • Her taste in music is rather conservative.

   Synonymesclassicconventionaldecorousmodestold-fashionedrestrainedsobertraditionalunadventurous

   Antonymesavant-gardeflashymodernprogressivetrendy

• Personne adhérant aux valeurs traditionnelles et prudente face au changement, ou membre d'un parti politique conservateur.

A noun referring to a person who holds traditional values and is cautious about change, or a member of a conservative political party.

1. Political conservativeB2formalpolitical

   A person who supports traditional values and institutions, often opposing rapid change in society.

   Conservateur (politique)

   • The conservatives voted against the new reform bill.
   • He is a well-known conservative in the parliament.
   • Conservatives often emphasize the importance of family values.

   Synonymesreactionaryright-wingerrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antonymescommunistleftistliberalprogressiveradicalrevolutionarysocialist

2. Cautious personB2formal

   A person who is cautious about change or risk, especially in financial or social matters.

   Personne prudente

   • As a conservative, she prefers safe investments.
   • He is a conservative when it comes to trying new foods.
   • The board members are mostly conservatives who avoid risky decisions.

   Synonymesdiehardfogymoderatereactionarystick-in-the-mudtraditionalist

   Antonymesadventurerdaredevilrisk takerspeculator