forethought

• Nom désignant le fait de réfléchir soigneusement à l'avenir et de planifier en conséquence, en tenant compte des besoins ou conséquences potentiels.

A noun referring to careful consideration or planning for the future, often involving anticipation of potential needs or consequences.

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1. Careful planning aheadB2formal

   The act of thinking about and planning for future events or needs.

   prévoyance

   • Her forethought saved the company from a major crisis.
   • He showed great forethought by packing extra supplies.
   • Forethought is essential for successful project management.

   Synonymesanticipationfarsightednessforesightplanningpremeditationpreparationprovidenceprudence

   Antonymescarelessnessimprovidencenegligencethoughtlessness

2. Prudent considerationC1formal

   The quality of being cautious and considering potential consequences before acting.

   Prévoyance (considération prudente)

   • With a little forethought, we could have avoided this problem.
   • His forethought in investing early paid off handsomely.
   • The architect's forethought ensured the building would withstand earthquakes.

   Synonymescarefulnesscautioncircumspectiondeliberationforesightprovidenceprudence

   Antonymescarelessnessimprovidencerashnessrecklessnessthoughtlessness