Avertis (en. Warned)
/a.vɛʁ.ti/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
One who has been warned, informed of a danger or situation.
The informed knew what to do in case of emergency.
Les avertis savaient quoi faire en cas d'urgence.
Refers to someone who is aware of the risks.
It is necessary to be informed before making a decision.
Il est nécessaire d'être averti avant de prendre une décision.
Etymology
From the verb 'to warn', from Latin 'avertire', meaning 'to avert, to turn away'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Informed at the right moment
Informed at the right moment.
Averti au bon moment
To be warned
To be warned or informed.
Être averti
To inform someone of a danger
To inform someone of a danger.
Avertir quelqu'un d'un danger
Related Words
to warn
To inform someone about a subject.
avertir
to prevent
To anticipate an event or inform in advance.
prévenir
alert
Alert signal or danger.
alerte
Slang Meanings
To be aware of the gossip.
She is always informed about what is happening in the neighborhood.
Elle est toujours avertie de ce qui se passe dans le quartier.
To know the good deals.
He seems to be informed about the best parties in town.
Il a l'air averti sur les meilleures soirées de la ville.