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French
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Latin negligentem, variant of neglegens.
Pronunciation
Adjective
négligent (feminine négligente, masculine plural négligents, feminine plural négligentes)
- negligent (culpable due to negligence)
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronunciation
Verb
négligent
- third-person plural present indicative/subjunctive of négliger
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