protection

• Nom désignant l'action de protéger quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre un danger, une blessure, un dommage ou une perte, ainsi que le moyen ou le dispositif assurant cette sécurité.

A noun referring to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

indénombrable

1. Keeping safeB1formal

   The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage.

   Action de protéger

   • Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head.
   • The police officer offered protection to the witness.
   • Sun protection is important when you go to the beach.

   Synonymesconservationdefenseguardianshippreservationsafeguardsafetysecuritysheltershielding

   Antonymesdangerexposureharmneglectvulnerability

2. Insurance or safeguardB1formal

   Something that protects, such as insurance, a barrier, or a legal measure.

   Protection (sauvegarde)

   • The contract includes protection against price increases.
   • The fence is a protection against intruders.
   • They bought extra protection for their new phone.

   Synonymesbufferdefenseguardinsurancesafeguardsecurityshield

3. Environmental or animal protectionB1formal

   The preservation or conservation of natural resources, wildlife, or the environment.

   Protection de l'environnement ou des animaux

   • The organization works for the protection of endangered species.
   • Environmental protection laws have been strengthened.
   • The park is under the protection of the national government.

   Synonymesconservationguardianshippreservationstewardship

   Antonymesdegradationdepletiondestructiondevastationexploitationpollution