English–French

“prevention” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁevɑ̃sjɔ̃/

Example

La prévention est importante pour la santé.

Prevention is important for health.

Illustration for prévention (prevention)

How to say “prevention” in French

“Prevention” in French is prévention.

A protective net arranged in advance to keep a possible problem from becoming real.

Full entry for prévention: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prévention

La prévention commence par des gestes simples au quotidien.

Prevention starts with simple everyday actions.

Tips for using prévention

  • Prévenir also means to warn or inform, as in prévenir quelqu'un de quelque chose, so its context determines whether it concerns warning or prevention.

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