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agir impulsivement

/a.ʒiʁ ɛ̃.pyl.si.və.mɑ̃/
phrase★Intermediate— to act impulsively
informal

To act or behave without thinking carefully or planning ahead, often driven by sudden emotion or instinct.

Elle a agi impulsivement en quittant son travail sans préavis.

She acted impulsively by quitting her job without notice.

Les enfants agissent souvent impulsivement sans penser aux conséquences.

Children often act impulsively without thinking about the consequences.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe actions taken without forethought, often with negative connotations.

Collocations

agir sans réfléchirto act without thinkingagir sous le coup de l'émotionto act under the influence of emotion

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

agir sur un coup de têtephrase
to act on impulse
prendre une décision impulsivephrase
to make an impulsive decision

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Use

This phrase is often used in contexts where someone does something without thinking, which may lead to regret or unintended consequences.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Negative Connotations

While 'agir impulsivement' can describe any spontaneous action, it often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of forethought.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'agir' (to act) and the adverb 'impulsivement' (impulsively), reflecting a spontaneous or unplanned action.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to describe actions that are spontaneous and may lead to negative outcomes due to lack of planning or consideration.

Word Breakdown

agir
to act
root
+
impulsivement
impulsively
adverb
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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