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    Prévenir (en. Prevent)

    /pʁe.ve.niʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To inform someone of an upcoming event.
    I will inform my friends about the party.
    Je vais prévenir mes amis de la fête.
    To warn of something dangerous or undesirable.
    It is necessary to notify emergency services in case of fire.
    Il faut prévenir les secours en cas d'incendie.
    To prevent a situation to avoid a problem.
    It is important to prevent conflicts.
    Il est important de prévenir les conflits.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praevenire' meaning 'to come before.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to inform someone
    To warn someone about something.
    prévenir quelqu'un
    to guard against
    To take measures to avoid a risk.
    se prévenir contre
    to warn of danger
    To warn of an imminent peril.
    prévenir le danger

    Related Words

    prevention
    Action of preventing, taking measures to avoid a problem.
    prévention
    preventive
    Which is intended to prevent a problem or danger.
    préventif
    thoughtfulness
    Caring attitude, concern for others.
    prévenance

    Slang Meanings

    To signal in advance.
    He warned me before I left.
    Il m'a prévenu avant que je ne parte.
    To inform informally.
    I informed him by text.
    Je lui ai prévenu par texto.