conservatism

conservatisme

Opinion politique qui soutient les valeurs traditionnelles et préfère des changements progressifs.

En anglais simple : A political belief that supports traditional values and prefers gradual change.

• His politics reflect social conservatism.
• The party combines economic reform with cultural conservatism.
• She wrote a book about the history of conservatism.

Contraires : progressivism

Expressions courantes : political conservatism, social conservatism, religious conservatism

prudence

Manière prudente de penser ou d’agir, qui évite les risques et les grands changements.

En anglais simple : A cautious way of thinking or acting that avoids risk and major change.

• Their financial conservatism limited borrowing.
• Conservatism in planning can protect a small business.
• Her natural conservatism made her question the ambitious proposal.

Comment l'utiliser : conservatism in something (His conservatism in business kept the company’s debts low.)

Synonymes : caution, risk aversion

Contraires : boldness

Expressions courantes : financial conservatism, inherent conservatism, conservatism in something