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expedient

UK
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
US
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

Translations

expedientnoun
expedients
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
US
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expédientTerme courant pour désigner un moyen pratique mais jugé peu scrupuleux.
The company used every expedient to avoid paying taxes.
L'entreprise a utilisé tous les expédients pour éviter de payer des impôts.
Additional translations
subterfugeSelon le contexte, pour insister sur l'idée de ruse ou de moyen détourné.
Synonyms
device
means
method
resource
measure
expedientadjective
more expedient
Comp.
most expedient
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
US
/ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
opportunS'emploie surtout au sens de « approprié » ou « avantageux dans les circonstances ».
It would be expedient to finish the report before the deadline.
Il serait opportun de terminer le rapport avant la date limite.
Additional translations
expédientSens plus rare, souvent avec l'idée d'un choix commode mais moralement discutable.
Synonyms
suitable
advantageous
beneficial
practical
useful
convenient
Antonyms
inexpedient

Definitions

expedientnoun
A means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral.
The company used every expedient to avoid paying taxes.
expedientadjective
Suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance, often without regard for what is fair or right.
The manager made an expedient decision to cut costs, even though it meant laying off several employees.
Convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.
It was expedient for him to lie about his qualifications to get the job.
Appropriate or advantageous for a given purpose or in a particular situation.
It would be expedient to finish the report before the deadline.
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