diligence

diligence, soin

Attention et efforts soutenus pour accomplir une tâche avec soin.

En anglais simple : Careful attention and continued effort when doing a task.

• She checked the figures with diligence.
• The investigation requires care and diligence.
• We praised his diligence in reviewing every document.

Synonymes : care, thoroughness

Contraires : carelessness

Expressions courantes : with diligence, due diligence, exercise diligence

assiduité, application

Habitude de travailler avec effort et de persévérer jusqu’à ce qu’une tâche soit bien faite.

En anglais simple : The habit of working hard and continuing until a job is done well.

• Her diligence helped her succeed.
• The teacher admired his diligence throughout the year.
• Talent matters, but diligence often matters more.

Synonymes : industriousness, dedication

Contraires : laziness

Expressions courantes : show diligence, diligence and determination, reward diligence