English–French
“deterrent” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/disɥazif/
Example
La présence d'un chien est dissuasive.
The presence of a dog is a deterrent.
How to say “deterrent” in French
“Deterrent” in French is dissuasif.
A psychological or physical obstacle placed in the path of an action to make people stop or refrain.
Example sentences with dissuasif
Des mesures dissuasives ont réduit les intrusions.
Deterrent measures have reduced intrusions.
Tips for using dissuasif
- Dissuasif commonly modifies measures, signs, or features, as in des mesures dissuasives and des panneaux dissuasifs.
Other French words for “deterrent”
La lumière a été un repoussoir pour les voleurs.
The light served as a deterrent to thieves.