preemptive in French
preemptive in French is préemptif, préventif — preemptive means done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
preemptive in French
préemptif
Of or relating to preemption.
préemptif
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
préventif
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
What does "preemptive" mean?
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adjective Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
"The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut."
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preemptive in a sentence
- The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut.
- Doctors sometimes give a preemptive dose of painkillers before a procedure.
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What is "preemptive" in French?
"preemptive" in French is préemptif, préventif. preemptive means: Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
How do you use "preemptive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut." In French, "preemptive" is préemptif, préventif.
Are there other ways to say "preemptive" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "preemptive": préemptif, préventif.
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