circonspect

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin circumspectus, from circum (“around”) and specio (“to look”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /siʁ.kɔ̃s.pɛ/, /siʁ.kɔ̃s.pɛkt/
  • Audio (Paris):(file)

Adjective

circonspect (feminine circonspecte, masculine plural circonspects, feminine plural circonspectes)

  1. circumspect, cautious, prudent

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