precautionary

• Qualifie des actions ou des mesures prises à l'avance pour prévenir un danger ou un désagrément.

Describes actions or measures taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.

1. Preventive or protectiveB2formal

   Taken in advance to protect against possible danger, risk, or failure.

   préventif / préventive

   • The company implemented precautionary measures to avoid data breaches.
   • As a precautionary step, they evacuated the building.
   • Precautionary checks are done before every flight.

   Synonymesdefensivepreemptivepreventativepreventiveprotectivesafety

   Antonymescarelessimprudentincautiousnegligentrashreckless