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prudence

caution, prudence

noun prew-DAHNS Rare

Origin: Latin prudentia

Usage Note

prudence is a key civic virtue in French — la prudence est de mise ('caution is called for') is a very common phrase. The adjective is prudent(e) and the adverb prudemment. As a given name, Prudence is used in French though more common in English-speaking countries.

Examples

"Agissez avec prudence sur cette route."

Natural Translation

Act with caution on this road.

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