English–French

“protect” in French

French

Alsopréserver

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁoteʒe/

Example

Je protège ma fille.

I protect my daughter.

Illustration for protéger (protect)

How to say “protect” in French

“Protect” in French is protéger.

A protective cover keeps a person, object, right, or system safely out of harm's reach.

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

Example sentences with protéger

Il faut protéger l'environnement.

We must protect the environment.

Tips for using protéger

  • Protéger applies to nonphysical objects such as privacy, data, and rights, not only to people or possessions.

Other French words for “protect”

Il faut préserver l'environnement pour les générations futures.

We must protect the environment for future generations.

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