careful

prudent, attentif

Qui fait attention pour éviter les dangers, les dégâts ou les erreurs.

En anglais simple : Paying close attention to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes.

• Be careful with that knife.
• She was careful not to wake the baby.
• Are you always this careful when crossing roads?

Comment l'utiliser : careful with something (Be careful with the glass.); careful not to do something (He was careful not to slip.); careful about something (Be careful about sharing your address.)

Synonymes : cautious

Contraires : careless

Expressions courantes : be careful, careful with something, careful when driving

soigneux, minutieux

Fait en prêtant attention à chaque détail pour ne rien oublier ni mal faire.

En anglais simple : Done with close attention to every detail, so that nothing is missed or done badly.

• The plan needs careful thought.
• A careful search revealed the missing ring.
• Her careful measurements helped us build the shelf.

Synonymes : thorough, meticulous

Contraires : careless

Expressions courantes : careful planning, careful study, careful examination