Protection (en. Protection)

/pʁɔ.tɛk.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Measures to prevent damage or danger.

Environmental protection is essential.

La protection de l'environnement est essentielle.

Institution or system that preserves security.

This law provides legal protection.

Cette loi offre une protection juridique.

Security or defense system.

Security agents ensure the protection of the building.

Les agents de sécurité assurent la protection du bâtiment.

From the Latin 'protectio', derived from 'protegere' which means 'to cover, defend'.

social protection

A set of measures aimed at protecting individuals against social risks.

protection sociale

data protection

Respect and safeguarding of personal information.

protection des données

civil protection

Organization and measures put in place to secure populations in the event of a disaster.

protection civile

protect

Action of ensuring the safety of something.

protéger

protector

Person or thing that protects.

protecteur

preservation

Action of preserving something in good condition.

préservation

To feel safe.

In this neighborhood, I really feel protected.

Dans ce quartier, je me sens vraiment en protection.

To have supportive friends.

With my group of friends, I always have protection.

Avec mon groupe d'amis, j'ai toujours une protection.