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A2 adjective #7,000 よく出る 8分で読める

prévenant

上位7,000

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解説 prévenant in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of 'prévenant' as a very high level of 'gentil' (kind). While you might not use this word every day yet, it is good to know it describes someone who does nice things for others. Imagine a friend who gives you an umbrella because they saw it was going to rain. That friend is 'prévenant.' In English, we say 'thoughtful.' You can use it simply: 'Il est prévenant' (He is thoughtful). Just remember that for a woman, you say 'prévenante.' It is a very polite and positive word to use when you want to thank someone for being extra kind.

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At the A2 level, you are starting to describe people's personalities in more detail. 'Prévenant' is a great word to add to your vocabulary beyond basic adjectives like 'grand' or 'content.' It comes from the verb 'prévenir' (to warn or anticipate). So, a 'prévenant' person is someone who 'anticipates' what you need. If you are at a dinner party and the host gives you more water before your glass is empty, they are being 'prévenant.' You will often see this word used with 'très' (very) or 'toujours' (always). Example: 'Elle est toujours très prévenante avec ses amis.'

At the B1 level, you can begin to distinguish between 'prévenant' and similar words like 'attentionné' or 'serviable.' 'Prévenant' specifically implies a proactive nature. It's about taking the initiative. You can use it in more complex sentences with prepositions: 'C'est très prévenant de ta part de m'avoir réservé une place.' (It's very thoughtful of you to have reserved a seat for me). At this level, you should also be comfortable using the feminine and plural forms correctly in writing and speech, noticing the change in pronunciation of the final 't'.

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At the B2 level, you should recognize 'prévenant' as part of a sophisticated vocabulary regarding social etiquette and emotional intelligence. You might use it to discuss character development in a book or to describe professional qualities in a job interview. It suggests a certain refinement and social grace. You can also use the noun form 'la prévenance' to discuss the concept of thoughtfulness as a virtue. For example, 'Sa prévenance est très appréciée au bureau.' You should also be able to contrast it with 'préventif' to avoid common lexical errors.

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At the C1 level, 'prévenant' becomes a tool for nuanced psychological description. You can use it to describe the subtle dynamics of a relationship or the atmosphere of a high-end service environment. You might explore the literary use of the term, where it can sometimes border on 'galanterie.' You should be able to use it in various registers, from formal letters of recommendation to deep interpersonal discussions. It is a word that conveys not just an action, but a mindset of constant, quiet awareness of others' needs and feelings.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'prévenant,' including its historical connotations and its place within the broader spectrum of French 'savoir-vivre.' You can use it to critique social behaviors or to write elegant prose. You might discuss how 'la prévenance' differs from 'la complaisance' (the latter sometimes being too eager to please). At this level, the word is used effortlessly to capture the essence of a character who possesses an almost instinctive ability to smooth over social frictions and provide comfort through foresight.

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An adjective meaning 'thoughtful' or 'considerate' with an emphasis on anticipating needs before they are expressed by others.
Commonly used to describe hospitable hosts, caring partners, or attentive service staff in various social and professional contexts.
Must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies: masculine 'prévenant', feminine 'prévenante', plural 'prévenants/prévenantes'.
Derived from the verb 'prévenir' (to anticipate/warn), highlighting the proactive nature of the kindness described.

The French adjective prévenant is a beautiful word that describes a specific type of kindness—one that is proactive and intuitive. While in English we might use terms like 'thoughtful,' 'considerate,' or 'attentive,' prévenant carries the specific nuance of anticipating someone else's needs before they even have to ask. It is derived from the verb prévenir, which means 'to prevent' or 'to warn,' but in this context, it implies 'coming before.' A person who is prévenant is someone who sees that you are cold and brings you a blanket without being prompted, or someone who remembers your favorite drink and has it ready when you arrive. It is a highly valued trait in French culture, often associated with good breeding, emotional intelligence, and genuine care for others. In social settings, being described as prévenant is a significant compliment, suggesting that you are not just polite, but deeply attuned to the well-being of those around you. It is often used to describe romantic partners, hosts, or close friends who go out of their way to ensure comfort and ease for others.

Social Context: Used to praise someone's proactive hospitality or emotional sensitivity.
Etymological Nuance: Literally 'coming before' (pré-venant), signifying the act of anticipating a need.

Mon voisin est très prévenant ; il a déneigé mon allée sans que je lui demande.

In professional environments, a prévenant colleague might notice you are overwhelmed and offer to help with a specific task before you reach a breaking point. It differs from gentil (kind) because gentil is a general state of being, whereas prévenant involves specific, anticipatory actions. It is an active form of empathy. When you use this word, you are acknowledging the effort someone made to think ahead on your behalf. It is also frequently used in literature to describe the 'perfect' suitor or a dedicated servant who knows their master's needs by heart. Understanding this word helps learners grasp the French emphasis on la politesse and social harmony, where noticing the unsaid is just as important as responding to the said.

Elle a été très prévenante envers ses invités ce soir.

Grammatically, prévenant is an adjective, which means it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For a masculine singular subject, use prévenant. For feminine singular, add an 'e' to make it prévenante. For plurals, add an 's': prévenants (masculine plural) and prévenantes (feminine plural). It typically follows the noun it describes, as is standard for most French adjectives, but it can also follow state verbs like être (to be), sembler (to seem), or paraître (to appear). When used with a preposition, it is often followed by envers (toward) or avec (with) to specify the recipient of the thoughtfulness.

Agreement Rule: Masculine: prévenant | Feminine: prévenante | Plural: prévenants/prévenantes.

Il est toujours prévenant avec sa grand-mère.

You will often see prévenant modified by adverbs of intensity like très (very), particulièrement (particularly), or si (so). For example, 'Il est si prévenant !' (He is so thoughtful!). In more formal writing, it can be used as a present participle of the verb prévenir, but as an adjective, it has taken on its own distinct life. It is important not to confuse it with 'préventif' (preventative), which is used for medical or technical contexts (like 'la médecine préventive'). Prévenant is strictly for human behavior and character traits. It can describe a person, their attitude, or their actions (e.g., 'un geste prévenant').

Ses manières prévenantes ont charmé toute la famille.

In modern France, you will hear prévenant in various social and formal contexts. It is a common word in romantic relationships to describe a partner who cares about the little details. For instance, in a conversation between friends, someone might say, 'Ton nouveau copain a l'air très prévenant' (Your new boyfriend seems very thoughtful). It also appears frequently in customer service reviews or hospitality. A hotel guest might write a review saying, 'Le personnel était très prévenant et à l'écoute' (The staff was very attentive and listening). It conveys a level of service that goes beyond the basic requirements, suggesting that the staff anticipated the guest's needs.

Customer Service: Used to describe high-quality, anticipatory service in hotels or restaurants.

Le serveur a été très prévenant en nous apportant de l'eau sans qu'on le demande.

In literature and classic French cinema, the word is often used to describe the 'galant' hero or a protective figure. It has a slightly sophisticated or elegant ring to it, making it more common in middle-to-upper class registers, though it is understood by everyone. You might also hear it in news reports when describing a community hero or a kind neighbor. It is less common in very informal slang (where words like 'sympa' or 'cool' are used), but it remains the go-to word when you want to emphasize the anticipatory nature of someone's kindness. In professional feedback, a manager might note that an employee is 'prévenant avec les clients,' which is a high praise for someone in a client-facing role.

Dans les romans du XIXe siècle, le héros est souvent décrit comme un homme prévenant.

One of the most common mistakes English speakers make is confusing prévenant with preventive or warning. Because the root verb prévenir can mean 'to warn' (e.g., 'Je t'ai prévenu' - I warned you), learners often assume that prévenant means 'warning' or 'preventing.' However, as an adjective describing a person, it almost exclusively means 'thoughtful' or 'considerate.' Another error is using 'pensif' when you mean 'thoughtful' in the sense of 'kind.' In French, pensif means 'lost in thought' or 'pensive,' not 'considerate of others.' To describe someone who thinks of others, you must use prévenant or attentionné.

False Friend Alert: 'Pensif' means 'lost in thought,' while 'Prévenant' means 'acting with consideration for others.'

Incorrect: Il est très pensif car il m'a apporté des fleurs. (He is lost in thought because he brought me flowers.)

Correct: Il est très prévenant car il m'a apporté des fleurs. Another mistake is forgetting the feminine agreement. Since the 't' at the end of prévenant is silent, but the 'te' in prévenante is pronounced, failing to add the 'e' in speech can change the sound significantly. Make sure to pronounce the final 't' only when it's feminine. Lastly, don't confuse prévenant with prévisible (predictable). While a prévenant person might be reliably kind, prévisible often carries a negative connotation of being boring or lacking surprise.

If you find prévenant hard to remember, there are several alternatives, each with a slightly different flavor. Attentionné is the closest synonym. It also means 'thoughtful' or 'attentive.' While prévenant emphasizes the 'anticipating' part, attentionné emphasizes the 'paying attention' part. They are often interchangeable in casual conversation. Gentil is the most basic term for 'kind,' but it lacks the depth of prévenant. Aimable means 'likable' or 'pleasant,' often used for a friendly stranger or a polite clerk.

Attentionné vs. Prévenant: Attentionné focuses on current care; Prévenant focuses on anticipating future needs.
Serviable: Means 'helpful' or 'ready to serve,' often used for someone who assists with physical tasks.

Elle est très attentionnée envers ses parents âgés.

Another interesting alternative is délicat. When describing a person's behavior, délicat means they are tactful and sensitive to others' feelings, especially in difficult situations. If you want to describe someone who is helpful in a more practical, labor-oriented way, use serviable. For example, a neighbor who helps you carry groceries is serviable, but a neighbor who notices you are sick and brings you soup before you ask is prévenant. In formal writing, you might see obséquieux, but be careful—this is a negative term meaning 'fawning' or 'excessively obedient,' which is the dark side of being too 'prévenant'!

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The evolution from 'coming before' to 'thoughtful' happened because a person who 'comes before' your needs is helping you before you even have to ask.

発音ガイド

UK /pʁe.və.nɑ̃/

US /pʁe.və.nɑ̃/

Stress falls slightly on the final syllable 'nant'.

韻が合う語

maintenant gagnant charmant amusant étonnant pourtant pendant ardent

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the final 't' in the masculine form.
Using an English 'r' sound instead of the French uvular 'r'.
Failing to make the 'nant' sound nasal, making it sound like 'nan' instead.
Confusing the pronunciation with 'prévenante' (the feminine form where the 't' is heard).
Stress on the first syllable instead of the last.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize in text once you know the root.

ライティング 3/5

Requires memory of the spelling and agreement rules.

スピーキング 3/5

The nasal ending and feminine 't' pronunciation take practice.

リスニング 2/5

Clear sound, but can be confused with the verb form.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

gentil prévenir attention toujours être

次に学ぶ

attentionné serviable délicat soigneux altruiste

上級

la sollicitude l'obligeance la déférence la courtoisie

知っておくべき文法

Adjective Agreement

Le garçon est prévenant. La fille est prévenante.

Position of Adjectives

Un homme prévenant (usually after the noun).

Present Participle as Adjective

Prévenant comes from the present participle of prévenir.

Adverbs with Adjectives

Il est extrêmement prévenant.

Prepositions with Adjectives

Il est prévenant envers (toward) ses amis.

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レベル別の例文

Il est très prévenant.

He is very thoughtful.

Simple adjective use after the verb 'être'.

Elle est prévenante.

She is thoughtful.

Feminine form adds an 'e'.

Merci, tu es prévenant.

Thank you, you are thoughtful.

Direct address using 'tu'.

Mon ami est prévenant.

My friend is thoughtful.

Possessive adjective 'mon' agrees with 'ami'.

Le garçon est prévenant.

The boy is thoughtful.

Definite article 'le'.

C'est un homme prévenant.

He is a thoughtful man.

Adjective follows the noun 'homme'.

Ils sont prévenants.

They are thoughtful.

Plural form adds an 's'.

Tu es très prévenante, Marie.

You are very thoughtful, Marie.

Feminine agreement for a female name.

Il est toujours prévenant avec ses parents.

He is always thoughtful with his parents.

Use of 'toujours' to show frequency.

C'est très prévenant de ta part.

That's very thoughtful of you.

Fixed expression 'de ta part'.

Elle a été prévenante pendant mon voyage.

She was thoughtful during my trip.

Passé composé of 'être'.

Mes voisins sont vraiment prévenants.

My neighbors are really thoughtful.

Plural agreement for 'voisins'.

Elle est devenue plus prévenante avec le temps.

She became more thoughtful over time.

Use of 'devenue' (became).

Il n'est pas très prévenant aujourd'hui.

He is not very thoughtful today.

Negation 'ne...pas'.

Est-ce qu'il est prévenant ?

Is he thoughtful?

Interrogative form with 'est-ce que'.

Elle est une hôtesse très prévenante.

She is a very thoughtful hostess.

Adjective modifying 'hôtesse'.

J'apprécie ton côté prévenant.

I appreciate your thoughtful side.

Noun phrase 'côté prévenant'.

Il s'est montré prévenant envers tout le monde.

He showed himself to be thoughtful toward everyone.

Reflexive verb 'se montrer'.

Elle a eu un geste très prévenant à mon égard.

She had a very thoughtful gesture toward me.

Expression 'à mon égard'.

C'est agréable d'avoir un collègue aussi prévenant.

It's nice to have such a thoughtful colleague.

Use of 'aussi' for emphasis.

Il est rare de trouver quelqu'un de si prévenant.

It's rare to find someone so thoughtful.

Structure 'quelqu'un de + adjective'.

Elle a agi de manière prévenante.

She acted in a thoughtful manner.

Adverbial phrase 'de manière + adjective'.

Sa nature prévenante le rend très populaire.

His thoughtful nature makes him very popular.

Adjective modifying 'nature'.

Nous devrions être plus prévenants les uns envers les autres.

We should be more thoughtful toward one another.

Expression 'les uns envers les autres'.

Son attitude prévenante a facilité la négociation.

His thoughtful attitude facilitated the negotiation.

Abstract noun modified by adjective.

Elle est d'une prévenance exemplaire.

She is of exemplary thoughtfulness.

Use of the noun 'prévenance'.

Il a su être prévenant sans être intrusif.

He knew how to be thoughtful without being intrusive.

Contrast between two adjectives.

Bien qu'il soit timide, il est très prévenant.

Although he is shy, he is very thoughtful.

Subjunctive after 'bien que'.

C'est par prévenance qu'elle a prévenu la direction.

It was out of thoughtfulness that she informed management.

Use of 'par' to indicate motivation.

Un accueil prévenant attend chaque visiteur.

A thoughtful welcome awaits every visitor.

Adjective modifying 'accueil'.

Il est particulièrement prévenant pour son âge.

He is particularly thoughtful for his age.

Adverb 'particulièrement' for intensity.

Elle s'efforce d'être prévenante en toutes circonstances.

She strives to be thoughtful in all circumstances.

Expression 'en toutes circonstances'.

Sa prévenance coutumière ne l'a pas quitté, même dans l'adversité.

His customary thoughtfulness did not leave him, even in adversity.

Use of 'coutumière' (customary).

Il a agi avec une délicatesse prévenante qui a touché tout le monde.

He acted with a thoughtful delicacy that touched everyone.

Double adjective nuance.

Elle déploie des trésors de prévenance pour ses invités.

She deploys treasures of thoughtfulness for her guests.

Idiomatic 'déployer des trésors de'.

L'absence de prévenance de sa part a été vivement critiquée.

The lack of thoughtfulness on his part was sharply criticized.

Nominalization of the lack of the quality.

Il est d'un naturel si prévenant qu'il en oublie ses propres besoins.

He is of such a thoughtful nature that he forgets his own needs.

Consecutive clause with 'si... que'.

Sa prévenance n'est nullement feinte ; elle est sincère.

His thoughtfulness is by no means feigned; it is sincere.

Use of 'nullement' (by no means).

On ne saurait être trop prévenant dans ce genre de situation.

One cannot be too thoughtful in this kind of situation.

Formal 'on ne saurait' (one cannot).

Elle a su allier fermeté et prévenance dans sa gestion d'équipe.

She was able to combine firmness and thoughtfulness in her team management.

Contrast between leadership qualities.

Sous des dehors rugueux, il cache une âme infiniment prévenante.

Under a rough exterior, he hides an infinitely thoughtful soul.

Literary 'sous des dehors'.

La prévenance, cette forme exquise de la charité, l'habitait tout entier.

Thoughtfulness, that exquisite form of charity, inhabited his whole being.

Apposition and elevated vocabulary.

Il s'acquitta de sa tâche avec une prévenance qui frisait l'obséquiosité.

He performed his task with a thoughtfulness that bordered on obsequiousness.

Nuance of 'friser' (to border on).

Rien n'égalait la prévenance dont il faisait montre à l'égard des déshérités.

Nothing equaled the thoughtfulness he displayed toward the underprivileged.

Relative clause 'dont il faisait montre'.

Elle maniait l'art de la prévenance avec une subtilité déconcertante.

She wielded the art of thoughtfulness with disconcerting subtlety.

Metaphorical 'l'art de'.

Son manque de prévenance fut le glas de leur relation déclinante.

His lack of thoughtfulness was the death knell of their declining relationship.

Metaphor 'le glas' (the death knell).

Il est de ces êtres prévenants qui illuminent le quotidien par de menus services.

He is one of those thoughtful beings who brighten daily life with small services.

Structure 'Il est de ces... qui'.

La prévenance n'est pas un vain mot pour cette institution séculaire.

Thoughtfulness is not an empty word for this centuries-old institution.

Litotes 'pas un vain mot'.

よく使う組み合わせ

un hôte prévenant

un geste prévenant

une attention prévenante

se montrer prévenant

très prévenant envers

un accueil prévenant

un mari prévenant

toujours prévenant

particulièrement prévenant

manquer de prévenance

よく使うフレーズ

C'est très prévenant de votre part.

— A polite way to thank someone for a thoughtful action.

Merci pour les fleurs, c'est très prévenant de votre part.

Être aux petits soins.

— To be extremely attentive and thoughtful (idiomatic).

Il est aux petits soins avec elle.

Anticiper les besoins.

— The core action of a prévenant person.

Un bon serveur sait anticiper les besoins des clients.

Avoir le sens de l'autre.

— To have an innate understanding of others' needs.

Elle a vraiment le sens de l'autre, elle est si prévenante.

Faire preuve de prévenance.

— To demonstrate thoughtfulness in a specific situation.

Il a fait preuve de beaucoup de prévenance.

Une petite attention.

— A small thoughtful gesture.

C'est la petite attention prévenante qui compte.

Être d'un naturel prévenant.

— To be naturally thoughtful as part of one's character.

Il est d'un naturel prévenant depuis l'enfance.

Agir par prévenance.

— To do something specifically because one is being thoughtful.

J'ai apporté ce parapluie par prévenance.

Un esprit prévenant.

— A mind that is always thinking of others.

Elle possède un esprit prévenant et vif.

Une délicatesse prévenante.

— A very refined and gentle form of thoughtfulness.

Il a traité le problème avec une délicatesse prévenante.

よく混同される語

prévenant vs préventif

Means 'preventive' (e.g., medicine or maintenance), not thoughtful.

prévenant vs pensif

Means 'lost in thought,' not 'considerate of others'.

prévenant vs prévenu

The past participle of 'prévenir,' meaning 'warned' or 'informed'.

慣用句と表現

"Être aux petits soins"

— To pamper someone or be extremely attentive to their every need.

Depuis qu'elle est malade, son mari est aux petits soins.

neutral

"Mettre les petits plats dans les grands"

— To go to great lengths to welcome or please someone, often with food.

Pour son anniversaire, ils ont mis les petits plats dans les grands.

informal

"Se plier en quatre"

— To do everything possible to help or please someone.

Elle se plie en quatre pour être prévenante envers ses invités.

informal

"Devancer les désirs"

— To fulfill someone's wishes before they even express them.

Un majordome doit devancer les désirs de ses maîtres.

formal

"Avoir le cœur sur la main"

— To be extremely generous and kind (related to thoughtfulness).

Il est si prévenant, il a vraiment le cœur sur la main.

informal

"Chercher midi à quatorze heures"

— To overcomplicate things (antonymic behavior to simple prévenance).

Ne cherche pas midi à quatorze heures, sois juste prévenant.

informal

"Faire des pieds et des mains"

— To exert a lot of effort to achieve something for someone.

Il a fait des pieds et des mains pour lui trouver ce cadeau.

informal

"Ménager la chèvre et le chou"

— To try to please everyone or balance conflicting interests (a complex form of prévenance).

Il essaie de ménager la chèvre et le chou en étant prévenant avec les deux parties.

neutral

"Savoir-vivre"

— The knowledge of how to behave properly in society, including being prévenant.

La prévenance est un élément clé du savoir-vivre à la française.

neutral

"Porter quelqu'un aux nues"

— To praise someone excessively (often done to a prévenant person).

Tout le monde le porte aux nues car il est très prévenant.

formal

間違えやすい

prévenant vs Attentionné

Both mean thoughtful.

Attentionné is paying attention now; prévenant is anticipating for later.

Il est attentionné quand je parle, mais prévenant quand il m'apporte mon manteau.

prévenant vs Serviable

Both involve helping.

Serviable is about physical help; prévenant is about emotional/anticipatory help.

Le voisin serviable aide à porter les sacs; le voisin prévenant apporte de la soupe quand on est malade.

prévenant vs Gentil

Both are positive traits.

Gentil is generic; prévenant is a specific, higher-level skill of foresight.

Tout le monde est gentil, mais peu de gens sont vraiment prévenants.

prévenant vs Aimable

Both describe pleasant people.

Aimable is about being likable and polite; prévenant is about being active in care.

La secrétaire est aimable, mais l'infirmière est prévenante.

prévenant vs Poli

Both involve good manners.

Poli is about following rules; prévenant is about genuine care.

Il est poli parce qu'il dit merci, il est prévenant parce qu'il m'aide sans que je demande.

文型パターン

S + être + prévenant.

Il est prévenant.

S + être + très + prévenant.

Elle est très prévenante.

S + se montrer + prévenant envers + O.

Il se montre prévenant envers ses voisins.

C'est + adj + de la part de + S + de + inf.

C'est prévenant de sa part d'avoir appelé.

N + d'une prévenance + adj.

Un accueil d'une prévenance rare.

S + faire montre de + prévenance.

Il fait montre d'une grande prévenance.

Quelqu'un de + prévenant.

Je cherche quelqu'un de prévenant.

Toujours + prévenant.

Tu es toujours prévenant.

語族

名詞

la prévenance (thoughtfulness)

la prévention (prevention)

動詞

prévenir (to warn, to anticipate, to prevent)

形容詞

prévenant (thoughtful)

prévenante (thoughtful - f)

préventif (preventive)

使い方

frequency

Common in written French and polite spoken French.

よくある間違い

Using 'prévenant' to mean 'preventive'. → Using 'préventif' for medical/technical prevention.
Prévenant is for human thoughtfulness.
Pronouncing the 't' in the masculine. → Keeping the 't' silent.
Masculine adjectives ending in 'ant' usually have a silent 't'.
Using 'pensif' for 'thoughtful'. → Using 'prévenant' or 'attentionné'.
Pensif means lost in thought (daydreaming).
Forgetting agreement. → Adding 'e' or 's' as needed.
Adjectives must agree with the noun.
Confusing with 'prévenu'. → Using 'prévenant' as the adjective for character.
Prévenu is the past participle (warned).

ヒント

Context is King

Use 'prévenant' when someone does something before they are asked.

Agreement

Don't forget the 'e' for women: 'Elle est prévenante'.

Silent T

Remember the 't' is silent in the masculine form.

Politeness

This is a key word for French 'savoir-vivre'.

Synonyms

Use 'attentionné' if you forget 'prévenant'.

Thank You Notes

Great word to use when thanking a host.

Nasal Sounds

Focus on the 'ant' nasal sound at the end.

Literature

Look for this word in 19th-century novels.

Compliments

Use it to compliment a friend's partner.

Mnemonic

Think of 'pre-venting' the need to ask.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'PRE-VENT.' A prévenant person 'PRE-VENTS' you from having to ask for help by doing it beforehand.

視覚的連想

Imagine a waiter pouring water into your glass just as you were about to reach for the pitcher. That is the essence of prévenant.

Word Web

Anticipate Kind Before Thoughtful Proactive Polite Gentle Aware

チャレンジ

Try to do one 'acte prévenant' today: do something nice for someone before they ask you to do it.

語源

From the Latin 'praevenire', which means 'to come before' or 'to anticipate'. It entered French as the present participle of the verb 'prévenir'.

元の意味： The original sense was literal: someone who arrives before another or something that happens before another event.

Romance (Latin root).

文化的な背景

There are no major sensitivities, but be careful not to confuse it with 'obséquieux' (sucking up).

The English 'thoughtful' is the best translation, but 'prévenant' feels slightly more formal and action-oriented.

The character of Alfred Pennyworth (Batman's butler) is the epitome of being 'prévenant'. French literature often describes the 'gentilhomme' as being 'prévenant'. Jean de La Bruyère wrote about character traits including prévenance in 'Les Caractères'.

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実際の使用場面

At a restaurant

Le serveur est prévenant.
Service prévenant.
Merci d'être si prévenant.
Un geste prévenant.

In a relationship

Mon copain est prévenant.
Elle est très prévenante.
J'aime ton côté prévenant.
Il est aux petits soins.

With neighbors

Un voisin prévenant.
C'est prévenant de sa part.
Ils sont très prévenants.
Merci pour votre prévenance.

At work

Un collègue prévenant.
Être prévenant avec les clients.
Management prévenant.
Faire preuve de prévenance.

Describing character

Il est d'un naturel prévenant.
Une personnalité prévenante.
Toujours prévenant.
Si prévenant !

会話のきっかけ

"Trouves-tu que les gens sont assez prévenants aujourd'hui ?"

"Quelle est la chose la plus prévenante que quelqu'un ait faite pour toi ?"

"Est-il important pour toi qu'un partenaire soit prévenant ?"

"Comment peut-on être plus prévenant au travail ?"

"Connais-tu quelqu'un de vraiment très prévenant ?"

日記のテーマ

Décris une situation où tu as été prévenant envers un inconnu. Qu'as-tu fait ?

Pourquoi penses-tu que la prévenance est une qualité importante dans une amitié ?

Penses-tu être une personne prévenante ? Donne des exemples de tes actions.

Comment la prévenance change-t-elle l'ambiance d'un lieu de travail ?

Raconte une fois où le manque de prévenance de quelqu'un t'a déçu.

よくある質問

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It is masculine. The feminine form is 'prévenante'.

Yes, it's a very positive way to describe a child who thinks of others.

The noun form is 'la prévenance'.

Yes, it is very common in everyday polite French.

No, while it comes from 'prévenir,' as an adjective it means 'thoughtful'.

Usually it's for people, but you can say 'un geste prévenant' (a thoughtful gesture).

They are very close, but 'prévenant' implies anticipating a need.

Pray-vuh-nah (nasal 'ah', silent 't').

It is neutral to slightly formal, but used in all contexts.

The most common opposites are 'égoïste' or 'indifférent'.

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