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    Sécurité (en. Security)

    /se.kʁi.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Protection against dangers or threats.
    Security is paramount in a business.
    La sécurité est primordiale dans une entreprise.
    Absence of danger or uncertainty.
    We have the security of a reinforced door.
    Nous avons la sécurité d'une porte blindée.
    Measures aimed at ensuring the safety of people and property.
    Security measures have been strengthened.
    Les mesures de sécurité ont été renforcées.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'securitas', derived from 'securus' meaning 'safe, without worry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    social security
    A system of social protection providing benefits to citizens.
    sécurité sociale
    road safety
    A set of actions aimed at reducing road accidents.
    sécurité routière
    security hierarchy
    Levels of protection established within a system.
    hierarchy de sécurité

    Related Words

    to secure
    To make safe, protect against dangers.
    sécuriser
    insecurity
    State of vulnerability or danger.
    insécurité
    security-related
    Relating to security.
    sécuritaire

    Slang Meanings

    Secu
    We meet up at the secu to catch up.
    On se retrouve à la sécu pour prendre des nouvelles.
    Securityinator
    He has become the securityinator of the company; no one gets in without being checked.
    Il est devenu le sécuriténator de la boîte, personne ne passe sans être vérifié.