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    Avertit (en. Warns)

    /avɛʁ.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To inform someone of a danger or a risk.
    He warns his friend that a storm is approaching.
    Il avertit son ami qu'il y a une tempête qui approche.
    To let someone know an important fact.
    The teacher warns the students about the exam date.
    Le professeur avertit les élèves de la date de l'examen.
    To warn someone so that they can make arrangements.
    She warns him not to forget to take his umbrella.
    Elle l'avertit de ne pas oublier de prendre son parapluie.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'avertir', which derives from the Latin 'advertire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to warn someone about something
    To inform someone of an event or a danger.
    avertir quelqu'un de quelque chose
    to warn each other
    To signal each other.
    s'avertir mutuellement
    to warn in time
    To warn before it’s too late.
    avertir à temps

    Related Words

    warning
    The act of warning; reporting a danger.
    avertissement
    to prevent
    To act before an event occurs.
    prévenir
    to notify
    To inform officially.
    notifier

    Slang Meanings

    To warn about a delicate situation.
    He warned me that the evening might go wrong.
    Il m'a averti que la soirée risquait de mal tourner.
    To warn about gossip.
    She warned me about the latest news going around.
    Elle m'a averti des dernières nouvelles qui circulent.