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diligence

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

/ˈdɪlədʒəns/

Translations

diligencenoun

diligences

diligenceAu sens de soin attentif et d’effort soutenu ; aussi en contexte juridique ou commercial.

Her diligence in completing the project ahead of schedule was commendable.

Sa diligence dans l’achèvement du projet avant la date prévue était remarquable.

Additional translations

diligenceAncien véhicule hippomobile de transport public, surtout en France.

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diligenceadjective

/ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/

/ˈdɪlədʒəns/

Attributive use of the noun, e.g. “diligence review”, functioning adjectivally.

minutieuxRare, surtout dans un contexte professionnel ou d’audit ; exprime un soin attentif et rigoureux.

The firm conducted a diligence audit of the supplier.

L’entreprise a mené un audit minutieux du fournisseur.

diligencenoun

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Her diligence in completing the project ahead of schedule was commendable.

A large four-wheeled stagecoach formerly used for public transport, especially in France.

They crossed the Alps in a crowded diligence.

Reasonable or required care and attention, especially as part of a legal or business investigation.

The investors performed diligence before agreeing to the merger.

diligenceadjective

Relating to or involving careful and persistent effort; performed with meticulous attention.

The firm conducted a diligence audit of the supplier.