agir sans réfléchir

/aʒi sɑ̃ ʁefleʃiʁ/
phraseIntermediate
informal

To act impulsively or instinctively without considering the consequences or thinking through the situation.

Elle a agi sans réfléchir et a quitté son travail sur un coup de tête.

She acted without thinking and quit her job on impulse.

Il faut éviter d'agir sans réfléchir dans des situations dangereuses.

You should avoid acting without thinking in dangerous situations.

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This phrase is often used to describe impulsive or reckless behavior.

Collocations

agir sans réfléchirto act without thinkingréfléchir avant d'agirto think before acting

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Related Phrases

réfléchir avant d'agirphrase
to think before acting
agir sur un coup de têtephrase
to act on impulse

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe impulsive or reckless behavior.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use this phrase to describe actions taken without careful consideration, often with negative connotations.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'agir' (to act) and 'sans réfléchir' (without thinking), emphasizing impulsive behavior.

📝Usage Notes

This expression is commonly used to criticize hasty decisions or actions taken without proper consideration.

Word Breakdown

agir
to act
verb
+
sans
without
preposition
+
réfléchir
to think
verb
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