preventive

• Destiné à empêcher la survenue d'événements indésirables, notamment dans les domaines de la santé ou de la sécurité.

Designed to stop something undesirable from happening, especially in the context of health or safety.

1. Disease preventionB2formalmedical

   Designed to stop or reduce the risk of disease or illness.

   Préventif (en médecine)

   • Regular exercise is a key preventive measure against heart disease.
   • The doctor recommended a preventive vaccination before traveling.
   • Preventive healthcare focuses on early detection and lifestyle changes.

   Synonymesprecautionarypreventativeprophylacticprotective

2. General preventionB2formal

   Intended to stop something undesirable from happening.

   préventif (prévention générale)

   • The company implemented preventive measures to avoid data breaches.
   • Preventive maintenance on the machinery reduces the risk of breakdowns.
   • They took preventive action to stop the spread of misinformation.

   Synonymesdeterrentprecautionarypreemptiveprophylacticprotective

   Antonymescorrectivecurativeremedial

• Nom désignant un moyen qui prévient ou retarde l'évolution d'une maladie, tout obstacle qui gêne ou constitue une charge, ou un moyen ou dispositif destiné à empêcher la conception.

A noun referring to a remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease, any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome, or an agent or device intended to prevent conception.

1. Medical preventiveB2formalmedical

   A remedy or measure that stops or slows the progression of an illness or disease.

   Mesure préventive (médicale)

   • The doctor prescribed a preventive to reduce the risk of infection.
   • Vaccines are the most effective preventive against many diseases.
   • Taking vitamins can act as a preventive for common colds.

   Synonymespreventativeprophylactic

2. Obstruction or hindranceC1formal

   Something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a burden.

   Obstacle ou entrave

   • The new regulations were seen as a preventive to economic growth.
   • Bureaucracy can be a preventive to efficient decision-making.
   • Lack of funding is a major preventive to research progress.

   Synonymesbarrierblockcheckcurbdeterrenthindranceimpedimentobstacleobstruction

3. ContraceptiveB2formalmedical

   An agent or device used to prevent pregnancy.

   contraceptif

   • Condoms are a common preventive used during intercourse.
   • The clinic provides information about various preventives.
   • She chose an oral preventive to avoid pregnancy.

   Synonymescontraceptivepreventativeprophylactic