wise

• Qualifie une personne qui fait preuve d'expérience, de connaissances et de bon sens, ou qui agit avec discernement et réflexion.

Describes someone who has or shows experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

1. Having experience and knowledgeB1formal

   Having or showing the ability to make good judgments based on experience and knowledge.

   sage

   • She is a wise old woman who gives excellent advice.
   • It was wise of you to save money for emergencies.
   • The wise leader listened to all opinions before deciding.

   Synonymesastutediscerningeruditeinsightfuljudiciousknowledgeablelearnedperceptiveprudentsagacioussensibleshrewd

   Antonymesfoolishignorantnaivestupidunwise

2. Sensible or prudentB1formal

   Characterized by good sense and careful consideration.

   Sensé ou prudent

   • That was a wise decision to invest in education.
   • It is wise to check the weather before traveling.
   • He made a wise choice by studying for the exam early.

   Synonymesastutediscerningjudiciousperceptiveprudentsagesensibleshrewd

   Antonymesfoolishimprudentinjudiciousrecklessunwise

3. Knowledgeable or informedB2formal

   Having deep understanding or insight into a particular subject.

   Sage, savant

   • He is wise in the ways of the forest.
   • She is wise about financial matters.
   • The professor is wise in the field of ancient history.

   Synonymesastutecleverdiscerningeruditeinformedinsightfulintelligentknowledgeablelearnedsagacious

   Antonymesfoolishignorantuneducateduninformedunlearned

• Nom désignant une manière ou une façon de faire quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « in this wise » ou « in no wise » pour indiquer une méthode, un aspect ou une manière d'être.

A noun referring to a way or manner of doing something, often used in phrases like 'in this wise' or 'in no wise' to indicate method or respect.

indénombrable

1. Manner or wayB2formal

   Used in compound words to indicate a particular manner, direction, or respect.

   manière, façon

   • He turned clockwise.
   • She looked at me sideways.
   • The project is progressing lengthwise.

   Synonymesaspectfashionmannermoderegardrespectway