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    Avertie (en. Warned)

    /a.vɛʁ.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person informed of dangers or risks.
    She is aware of the consequences of her actions.
    Elle est avertie des conséquences de ses actes.
    Qualifies a person who is cautious and on their guard.
    He is always warned before making a decision.
    Il est toujours averti avant de prendre une décision.
    Indicates a person who has received information or advice.
    After being warned, she changed her mind.
    Après avoir été avertie, elle a changé d'avis.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'avertir' which comes from the Latin 'advertere', meaning 'to turn towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warned by experience
    A person who has learned from their mistakes.
    avertie par expérience
    to warn someone
    To give a warning to someone.
    avertir quelqu'un
    to be warned
    To be aware of something.
    être averti

    Related Words

    to warn
    To inform someone of a danger or event.
    avertir
    to prevent
    To anticipate a danger and warn someone.
    prévenir
    awareness
    A state of knowing something, often related to consequences.
    conscience

    Slang Meanings

    To have experience in avoiding traps.
    She is too savvy to fall for that kind of thing.
    Elle est trop avertie pour tomber dans ce genre de truc.
    Not to be taken in.
    He is savvy; he’s not going to get dragged into that.
    Il est averti, il ne va pas se laisser trainer là-dedans.