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Dictionary translations for "prudence"

la prudence f noun

pl. prudences

caution [ˈkɔ:ʃən] (attitude d'esprit d'une personne)

Autant pécher par excès de prudence.

Better to err on the side of caution.

Phrases with "prudence" (7)

grande prudence - great caution
pécher par excès de prudence - be on the safe side
agir avec prudence - proceed with caution
traiter avec prudence - treat carefully
avec prudence - prudently
considération de prudence - prudential consideration
principe de prudence - conservatism principle

Contexts with "prudence"

Autant pécher par excès de prudence. Better to err on the side of caution.

Conduisez avec la plus grande prudence. Drive with the utmost care.

Plus de prudence ne nuit pas. Much caution does no harm.

Les soldats avancèrent vers la frontière avec prudence. The soldiers headed for the frontier with caution.

Il vaut mieux pêcher par excès de prudence. It's better to err on the side of caution.

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