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protective in French

protective in French is protecteur — protective means designed or intended to protect.

protective in French

protecteur
adj
Serving or intended to protect.

What does "protective" mean?

  1. adj Designed or intended to protect.
    "The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill."
  2. adj Feeling or showing a strong wish to guard someone from harm.
    "The dog grew very protective of the baby and never left her side."
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protective in a sentence

  • The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill.
  • A protective cover keeps the phone screen from scratching in your bag.
  • The dog grew very protective of the baby and never left her side.
  • He's fiercely protective of his younger sister.

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What is "protective" in French?
"protective" in French is protecteur. protective means: Designed or intended to protect.
How do you use "protective" in a sentence?
Example: "The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill." In French, "protective" is protecteur.
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