insurance

• Nom désignant un accord financier ou un contrat qui offre une protection contre un dommage, une perte, une maladie ou un décès précis en échange de paiements réguliers, ou la garantie et la protection qui en résultent.

A noun referring to a financial arrangement or contract that provides protection against a specified loss, damage, illness, or death in exchange for regular payments.

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1. Financial protectionB1formal

   An arrangement where a company provides compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in exchange for regular payments.

   Assurance (protection financière)

   • He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
   • Car insurance is mandatory in most countries.
   • She filed a claim with her insurance company after the accident.

   Synonymesassurancecoverageindemnificationindemnityprotection

2. Protection against riskB2informal

   A safeguard or measure taken to protect against potential future problems or losses.

   Assurance contre les risques

   • Having a backup plan is good insurance against failure.
   • Regular exercise is the best insurance against heart disease.
   • He kept extra cash as insurance for emergencies.

   Synonymesassurancecoveragedefenseindemnityprecautionprotectionsafeguardsecurity