warning

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui sert d'avertissement ou de notification d'un danger ou d'un préjudice potentiel.

An adjective used to describe something that serves as a caution or gives notice of potential danger or harm.

1. Serving as a cautionB1formal

   Intended to alert someone to potential danger or a problem.

   qui sert d'avertissement

   • The warning signs were posted near the construction site.
   • She gave him a warning look before he spoke.
   • The warning message appeared on the computer screen.

   Synonymesadmonitorycautionarymonitorypremonitory

• Nom désignant une déclaration, un signe ou une indication qui avertit quelqu'un d'un danger potentiel, d'un problème ou de conséquences désagréables.

A noun referring to a statement, sign, or indication that alerts someone to a potential danger, problem, or unpleasant consequence.

1. Cautionary noticeA2formal

   A statement or event that tells someone about a possible danger or problem.

   Avertissement

   • The weather service issued a warning about the approaching storm.
   • He ignored the warning signs and got lost in the forest.
   • The teacher gave a warning to the students about the upcoming test.

   Synonymesadmonitionalertcautionforewarningheads-upnoticered flagtip-off

2. Advance noticeB1formal

   Information given in advance about something that will happen.

   Avertissement préalable

   • The company sent a warning about the scheduled maintenance.
   • She received a warning that her contract would not be renewed.
   • The government issued a warning about the new tax regulations.

   Synonymesalertforewarningheads-upnoticenotification

3. AdmonishmentB1formal

   An official or informal statement that someone's behavior is unacceptable and may lead to consequences.

   avertissement (réprimande)

   • The manager gave him a verbal warning for being late.
   • The police officer issued a warning for speeding.
   • She received a written warning from the school about her conduct.

   Synonymesadmonishmentadmonitioncautionchidinglecturerebukereprimandreproofreprovalscolding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'informer quelqu'un à l'avance d'un danger possible, d'un problème ou d'une situation désagréable.

A verb used to indicate the act of informing someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or unpleasant situation.

1. Advise of dangerA2formal

   To inform someone in advance about a possible danger, problem, or unpleasant situation.

   avertir d'un danger

   • The weather service warned residents about the approaching storm.
   • I warned him not to invest all his money in that risky scheme.
   • She warned her children to stay away from the busy road.

   Synonymesadmonishalertcautionforewarnnotifytip off

2. Notify or cautionA2formal

   To tell someone that they should not do something or that something bad may happen.

   avertir, prévenir

   • The teacher warned the students that the exam would be difficult.
   • He warned me that the traffic would be heavy at this hour.
   • They were warned about the consequences of breaking the rules.

   Synonymesadmonishadvisealertcautionforewarninformnotifytip off

   Antonymesallowencouragepermit