provident

• Décrit une personne qui planifie soigneusement l'avenir, surtout en épargnant de l'argent ou des ressources.

Describes a person who is careful in planning for the future, especially by saving money or resources.

1. Thrifty and preparedC1formal

   Showing careful planning for the future, especially by saving money or resources.

   Prévoyant

   • She is a provident person who always saves for emergencies.
   • His provident nature ensured they had enough supplies for the winter.
   • The provident farmer stored grain for the lean months.

   Synonymescarefuleconomicalforehandedforesightedfrugalprudentsparingthrifty

   Antonymesextravagantimprovidentprodigalspendthriftwasteful

2. Foreseeing needsC1formal

   Having or showing foresight; making provision for future needs.

   Prévoyant

   • A provident leader anticipates challenges before they arise.
   • Her provident planning prevented a financial crisis.
   • The provident decision to invest early paid off handsomely.

   Synonymescarefulcautiousfarsightedforesightedforethoughtfulpreparedprudent

   Antonymescarelessheedlessimprovidentimprudentnegligentrecklessshortsightedthoughtless