discretion

Signification (Anglais)

1. (uncountable, usually) The quality of being discreet.
2. (uncountable, usually) The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
3. (uncountable, usually) The freedom to make one's own judgements.
4. (uncountable, usually) The freedom to make one's own judgements.

Concepts

discrétion

prudence

précaution

réserve

jugement

circonspection

distance

libre

🆓

pudeur

quelconque

sagesse

discernement

libre arbitre

appréciation

au choix

arbitraire

arbitre

bilan

défiance

diplomatie

Synonymes

prudence

caution

judgment

discernment

judgement

circumspection

wisdom

discreetness

free will

generalship

sagacity

carefulness

determination

option

tact

discrimination

delicacy

reason

care

reserve

choice

confidence

consideration

sense

decision

precaution

thoughtfulness

wariness

will

diplomacy

modesty

restraint

reticence

sageness

sanity

secrecy

self-control

separation

silence

unpretentiousness

unspecified

whim

discretionary powers

awareness

evaluation

policy

self control

ability

shame

accord

Traductions

discreción

discrezione

Umsicht

Ermessen

Diskretion

discrição

voorzichtigheid

circunspección

beleid

discreció

prudencia

Vorsicht

διάκριση

discretie

tatto

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: discrecioun

In summary

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.