Protégeait (en. Protected)

/pʁoteʒɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To put something or someone in a safe place, to defend.
He protected his brother from danger.
Il protégeait son frère des dangers.
To guarantee someone's safety or well-being.
She protected the children during the storm.
Elle protégeait les enfants pendant la tempête.
Covered or sheltered from a risk.
The wall protected the house from the wind.
Le mur protégeait la maison du vent.

Etymology

The word 'protégeait' comes from the French verb 'protéger', deriving from the Latin 'protectiare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to protect health
Ensuring physical and mental well-being.
protéger la santé
to protect oneself from the cold
Taking measures to avoid being cold.
se protéger du froid
to protect one's interests
Defending what is advantageous for oneself.
protéger ses intérêts

Related Words

protection
Action of protecting.
protection
protector
A person or thing that defends or safeguards.
protecteur
to protect
Basic verb meaning to defend or safeguard.
protéger

Slang Meanings

To keep safe.
He always keeps his secrets; he protected like a pro.
Il garde toujours ses secrets, il protégeait comme un pro.
To ensure emotional security.
In this relationship, she protected her heart.
Dans cette relation, elle protégeait son cœur.