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avisé

shrewd, prudent

adjective ah-vee-ZEH Rare

Also means

well-advised

Usage Note

Avisé describes someone who exercises good judgement and foresight; bien avisé means 'wise to do something', while mal avisé means 'unwise' or 'ill-advised'. The feminine form is avisée. It comes from the verb aviser (to advise or to notice), so it carries a nuance of someone who has noticed what others miss.

Examples

"C'est une femme avisée qui évite les risques."

Natural Translation

She is a shrewd woman who avoids risks.

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