English to French Meaning of cautious - prudent

Cautious :

prudent

adjective

prudent, hypermétrope, clairvoyant, prospective, avec précaution

Cautious :: prudentCautiously :: avec prudenceCautiousness :: Circonspection

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Definitions of cautious in English

Noun(1) people who are fearful and cautious
Adjective(1) showing careful forethought(2) avoiding excess

Examples of cautious in English

(1) In my view, we are very lucky to have a very prudent and cautious Minister of Finance.(2) However, when it comes to holiday spending, we are just that little bit more cautious .(3) A spokesman for the AA urged drivers to be cautious , warning of black ice on the roads.(4) The attitudes many of these young people had developed were both cautious and illiberal.(5) So those who are attached to the cautious approach will hold back nervously rather than boldly promote growth.(6) Owning to the severe winter, the zoo staff is being extra cautious with animals.(7) The budget proposed for Basildon has been given a cautious but warm welcome by residents.(8) Initial reaction from the couple was cautious but the breakthrough of the arrest was evident on their faces.(9) The county council wants the Government to allow North Yorkshire to adopt a more cautious approach.(10) We were very concerned to ensure that any opening of the courts was careful and cautious .(11) The second reason to be cautious is that there is no effective mechanism for dealing with global imbalances.(12) Traders in Wood Street in Old Town have given a cautious welcome to a parking meter that arrived two weeks ago.(13) Campaigners have given a cautious welcome to news that a Witham community centre looks likely to be saved.(14) Perhaps that means they should be more wary and cautious in the future.(15) My dad was always very careful and he has advised me not to be too cautious and end up with money I don't know what to do with.(16) He also warned the public to be cautious and to book any foreign travel with recognised and regulated travel agents.

Related Phrases of cautious

(1) be cautious ::

soit prudent

(2) very cautious ::

très prudent

(3) overly cautious ::

trop prudent

Related Phrases of cautious

(1) be cautious ::

soit prudent

(2) very cautious ::

très prudent

(3) overly cautious ::

trop prudent

Synonyms

Adjective

1. careful ::

prudent

2. heedful ::

attentif

3. attentive ::

attentif

4. alert ::

alerte

5. watchful ::

vigilant

6. vigilant ::

vigilant

7. circumspect ::

circonspect

8. prudent ::

prudent

9. cagey ::

méfiant

10. canny ::

prudent

Noun

11. timid ::

timide

Antonyms

1. careless ::

négligent

2. incautious ::

imprudent

3. unguarded ::

non gardé

4. unmindful ::

indifférent

Different Forms

cautious, cautiously, cautiousness

Word Example from TV Shows

I told you, he's very CAUTIOUS who he does business with, all right?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 11

We'll take our time and stay CAUTIOUS.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

It is. I went to check it out, and they are very CAUTIOUS about

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

...in a manner that is extremely safe and CAUTIOUS.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11

...rather than holding back and being CAUTIOUS...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7

Examples of cautious from TV Shows

I told you, he's very CAUTIOUS who he does business with, all right?

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 11

We'll take our time and stay CAUTIOUS.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

It is. I went to check it out, and they are very CAUTIOUS about

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 20

...in a manner that is extremely safe and CAUTIOUS.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 11

...rather than holding back and being CAUTIOUS...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 7

English to French Dictionary: cautious

Meaning and definitions of cautious, translation in French language for cautious with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of cautious in French and in English language.

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English to French Dictionary: cautious

Meaning and definitions of cautious, translation in French language for cautious with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of cautious in French and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'cautious'

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