French Expression · Intermediate
À l'aveuglette
Blindly / Haphazardly / Without thinking
Pronunciation: ah luh-vuh-GLETT
Meaning
To do something without proper information, planning, or guidance, often leading to mistakes.
Example
Ne prends pas de décision à l'aveuglette, il faut bien réfléchir.
Don't make a decision blindly, you need to think carefully.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice À l'aveuglette out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.