safety net

• Terme métaphorique désignant un système, un mécanisme ou une ressource offrant une protection contre les difficultés financières, les échecs ou les problèmes imprévus, souvent utilisé dans le contexte de la protection sociale ou des affaires.

A metaphorical term referring to a system, arrangement, or resource that provides protection against financial hardship, failure, or unforeseen difficulties, often used in social welfare or business contexts.

1. Physical protectionB1formal

   A net placed to catch someone who falls from a height, such as in construction or acrobatics.

   filet de sécurité

   • The trapeze artist performed without a safety net.
   • Construction workers installed a safety net below the scaffolding.
   • The safety net prevented a serious injury when the worker slipped.

2. Financial or social supportB2formal

   A system or arrangement that provides protection against financial hardship or other difficulties.

   filet de sécurité sociale

   • Unemployment benefits act as a safety net for workers who lose their jobs.
   • The government provides a safety net for low-income families.
   • Having savings in the bank is a good personal safety net.