French Conversation · Level 74
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French word
dissuasif
Pronunciation
IPA/disɥazif/
Meaning
- adjectivedeterrent
Example
La présence d'un chien est dissuasive.
The presence of a dog is a deterrent.
More examples
Des mesures dissuasives ont réduit les intrusions.
Deterrent measures have reduced intrusions.
Core concept
A psychological or physical obstacle placed in the path of an action to make people stop or refrain.
Common phrases
effet dissuasif
deterrent effect
mesures dissuasives
deterrent measures
Similar words
dissuadant: Able to persuade people to abandon an action through reasoning or argument.
menaçant: Making people fear that danger or harm is likely.
Definition in French
Qui sert à dissuader en créant un obstacle, psychologique ou matériel, à la réalisation d'une action.
Word origin
The adjective dissuasif is formed from dissuader, which comes from Latin dissuadere, combining dis- with suadere, meaning to advise or urge.
Usage tips
- Dissuasif commonly modifies measures, signs, or features, as in des mesures dissuasives and des panneaux dissuasifs.