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judicieux

judicious, wise, sensible

adjective zhue-dee-SYUH Rare

Usage Note

Judicieux describes a choice, remark, or person that shows sound judgment; it is a formal-to-neutral register word. The feminine form is judicieuse. The adverb judicieusement (judiciously) is used in written French to mean 'wisely' or 'aptly'. Avoid confusing it with judiciaire (judicial, relating to courts).

Examples

"C'est un choix judicieux dans les circonstances."

Natural Translation

It is a judicious choice under the circumstances.

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