Prévenue (en. Warned)

pʁe.və.ny

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who has received prior information.
The warned person testified during the trial.
La prévenue a témoigné lors du procès.
A person who has been warned of a situation.
He was already warned of the consequences of his actions.
Il était déjà prévenu des conséquences de ses actes.

Etymology

From the verb prévenir, coming from the Latin 'praevenire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

without notice
without prior warning
sans préavis
warned of the danger
informed of the danger
prévenu du danger

Related Words

to warn
To inform in advance.
prévenir
attentiveness
Quality of attention and care for others.
prévenance
to inform
To inform about a risk or danger.
avertir

Slang Meanings

A woman who is on her guard.
She is always warned, no risk of being caught off guard.
Elle est toujours prévenue, aucun risque de se faire avoir.
Someone who is waiting for a warning.
He is always in warned mode before taking the plunge.
Il est toujours en mode prévenue avant de se lancer.