French Conversation · Level 75
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French word
sûreté
Pronunciation
IPA/syʁəte/
Meaning
- feminine nounsafety
Example
La sûreté des passagers est notre priorité.
The passengers' safety is our priority.
More examples
Les contrôles de sûreté à l'aéroport sont stricts.
Security checks at the airport are strict.
Core concept
A protected boundary that keeps danger or loss from reaching people and property.
Common phrases
la sûreté des passagers
passenger safety
service de sûreté
security department
Similar words
sécurité: A condition in which accidents and danger are kept from occurring.
protection: Means or systems that shield against harm or damage from outside.
contrôle: Inspection to verify compliance with rules or standards, including safety requirements.
prévention: Measures and precautions taken in advance to prevent accidents or illness.
Definition in French
État d'absence de danger ou de risque, garantissant la protection des personnes et des biens.
Word origin
Sûreté developed from Old French seurte and ultimately comes from Latin securitas, based on securus, meaning free from care.
Usage tips
- Sûreté is feminine, so the standard article is la, as in la sûreté des passagers.