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Conservative in French

Conservative in French is conservateur, conservatrice, prudent — Conservative means a person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.

Conservative in French

conservateur
noun
conservatrice
noun
conservateur
adj
prudent
adj
Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.
conservateur
adj
Based on pessimistic assumptions, and on the low side.
conservateur
adj
(linguistics) Having few changes relative to an older form, especially in comparison to related varieties.
archaïque
adj
(linguistics) Having few changes relative to an older form, especially in comparison to related varieties.

What does "Conservative" mean?

  1. noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
    "He's a conservative by nature, wary of untested ideas."
  2. noun A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
    "The constituency has elected a Conservative for decades."
  3. adjective Cautious and moderate, especially in estimates or predictions.
    "That's a conservative estimate of how long the renovation will take."
  4. adjective Resistant to change; favouring traditional values, styles, or methods.
    "The firm has a conservative dress code."

Conservative in a sentence

  • He's a conservative by nature, wary of untested ideas.
  • The constituency has elected a Conservative for decades.
  • That's a conservative estimate of how long the renovation will take.
  • Analysts gave a conservative forecast for next year's sales.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Conservative" in French?

"Conservative" in French is conservateur, conservatrice, prudent. Conservative means: A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.

How do you use "Conservative" in a sentence?

Example: "He's a conservative by nature, wary of untested ideas." In French, "Conservative" is conservateur, conservatrice, prudent.

Are there other ways to say "Conservative" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Conservative": conservateur, conservatrice, prudent, archaïque.

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