prevent
verb
/pɹəˈvɛnt/
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/pɹɪˈvɛnt/
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- (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
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empêcher,
prévenir
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prevention
noun
/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/
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- The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
- (medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
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prévention
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preventive
adjective
/pɹɪˈvɛntɪv/
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- Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.
- Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.
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préventif
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preventable
adjective
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- Capable of being prevented.
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parable,
évitable
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