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impetuous in French

impetuous in French is impulsif, irréfléchi, impétueux — impetuous means acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.

impetuous in French

impulsif
adj
Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
irréfléchi
adj
Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
impétueux
adj
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
brusque
adj
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
brutal
adj
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
violent
adj
Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

What does "impetuous" mean?

  1. adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.
    "His impetuous decision to quit cost him the promotion."
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impetuous in a sentence

  • His impetuous decision to quit cost him the promotion.
  • As a young man he was impetuous and quick to anger.

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What is "impetuous" in French?

"impetuous" in French is impulsif, irréfléchi, impétueux. impetuous means: Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.

How do you use "impetuous" in a sentence?

Example: "His impetuous decision to quit cost him the promotion." In French, "impetuous" is impulsif, irréfléchi, impétueux.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "impetuous": impulsif, irréfléchi, impétueux, brusque, brutal, violent.

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