French word prudent comes from Latin video, and later Latin prudens (Wise, prudent.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| video | Latin (lat) | (passive) I am regarded, seem, appear. (passive, used impersonally) It seems proper or right. I look (at), consider, reflect (upon). I look out for, see to, care for, provide, make sure. I observe, note. I see, perceive; look (at). I understand, perceive, comprehend. |
| provideo | Latin (lat) | I am cautious; I act with foresight. I foresee. I look after, care for. I provide, see to. |
| providentis | Latin (lat) | |
| prudens | Latin (lat) | Wise, prudent. |
| prudent | French (fra) | Prudent. |