Sûreté (en. Safety)

sy-ree-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Quality of that which is safe, absence of danger.
The security of public places is a priority for authorities.
La sûreté des lieux publics est une priorité pour les autorités.
Assurance of safety.
He needs security for his investments.
Il a besoin d'une sûreté pour ses investissements.
Protection against criminal acts.
The security of citizens must be strengthened.
La sûreté des citoyens doit être renforcée.

Etymology

The word 'security' comes from the Latin 'securitas', which means safety.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public safety
Measures taken to ensure the protection of citizens.
sécurité publique
security assessment
Analysis of potential risks in a given environment.
évaluation de la sûreté
internal security
Set of measures taken to ensure safety within a country.
sûreté intérieure

Related Words

secure
To make safe or secure.
sécuriser
risk
Probability of a negative event.
risque

Slang Meanings

We're at ease
With all these security measures, we’re at ease here.
Avec toutes ces mesures de sûreté, on est peinard ici.
To have peace of mind
With this security, I have peace of mind at work.
Avec cette sûreté, j'ai la paix d'esprit au travail.