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careful

/ˈkeəfəl/

/ˈkɛrfəl/

Translations

carefuladjective

carefuller

Comp.

carefullest

Super.

/ˈkeəfəl/

/ˈkɛrfəl/

She was very careful when crossing the busy street.

Elle était très prudente en traversant la rue très fréquentée.

He was careful to choose his words wisely during the negotiation.

Il était attentif à choisir ses mots avec soin pendant la négociation.

Additional translations

méticuleuxS'emploie surtout pour une attention très précise aux détails.

circonspectS'emploie pour une prudence réfléchie, surtout dans le style soutenu.

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carefulinterjection

/ˈkeə.fəl/

/ˈker.fəl/

Used as a warning or exhortation to exercise caution.

Careful! The paint is still wet.

Attention ! La peinture est encore humide.

carefuladjective

Exercising caution or showing attention to detail to avoid mistakes or accidents.

She was very careful when crossing the busy street.

Showing thoughtfulness and consideration in one's actions or decisions.

He was careful to choose his words wisely during the negotiation.

carefulinterjection

Used to warn someone to take care or pay attention in order to avoid danger or mistakes.

Careful! The paint is still wet.