deliberate

• Qualifie une action effectuée de manière consciente et intentionnelle, ou une personne qui est prudente et lente dans ses actions ou paroles.

Describes an action that is done consciously and intentionally, or a person who is careful and unhurried in their actions or speech.

1. B2formal

   Done consciously and intentionally; not accidental.

   délibéré, intentionnel

   • The insult was a deliberate attempt to provoke him.
   • She made a deliberate choice to ignore the warning.
   • The delay was deliberate, not a mistake.

   Synonymescalculatedconsciousintendedintentionalplannedpremeditatedpurposefulvoluntary

   Antonymesaccidentalinadvertentinvoluntaryunintentionalunplannedunpremeditated

2. Careful and unhurriedB2formal

   Characterized by careful consideration and slow, steady movement.

   délibéré, lent et soigneux

   • He walked with a deliberate, measured pace.
   • Her speech was slow and deliberate, emphasizing each word.
   • The artist made deliberate brushstrokes on the canvas.

   Synonymescarefulcautiousconsideredmeasuredmethodicalpainstakingslowsteadythoughtfulunhurried

   Antonymescarelesshastyheedlessimpulsiveprecipitaterashrecklessthoughtless

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réfléchir soigneusement ou de discuter en profondeur de quelque chose avant de prendre une décision.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking carefully or discussing something thoroughly before making a decision.

1. Think carefullyB2formal

   To think about or discuss something carefully and thoroughly before making a decision.

   délibérer

   • The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.
   • We need to deliberate on the proposal before voting.
   • She deliberated over whether to accept the job offer.

   Synonymescogitateconsidercontemplatemeditatemull overponderreflectruminatethinkweigh