prevention

• Nom désignant l'action ou la pratique consistant à empêcher quelque chose de se produire, souvent utilisé dans les domaines de la santé, de la sécurité ou de la protection.

A noun referring to the act or practice of stopping something from happening or arising, often used in contexts of health, safety, or security.

indénombrable

1. Act of stopping somethingB2formal

   The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

   Prévention

   • Prevention is better than cure.
   • The government invested in crime prevention programs.
   • Regular exercise is key to disease prevention.

   Synonymesavoidancedeterrenceforestallinghindranceinterceptionobstructionobviationpreclusionprohibitionthwarting

   Antonymesallowancecausationinducementpermission

2. Precautionary measureB2formal

   A measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable.

   mesure préventive

   • Fire prevention measures include installing smoke detectors.
   • The company implemented fraud prevention protocols.
   • Vaccination is an important form of disease prevention.

   Synonymesinsuranceprecautionprophylacticprotectionsafeguard