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warn in French

warn in French is avertir, alerter, prévenir — warn means to alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.

warn in French

avertir
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]
alerter
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]
avertir
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
prévenir
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
alerter
verb
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

What does "warn" mean?

  1. verb To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
    "The forecast warned residents of an approaching storm."
  2. verb To advise someone against a particular course of action or behaviour.
    "The coach warned the team about complacency after their winning streak."

warn in a sentence

  • The forecast warned residents of an approaching storm.
  • She warned him not to trust the offer.
  • The coach warned the team about complacency after their winning streak.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "warn" in French?

"warn" in French is avertir, alerter, prévenir. warn means: To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.

How do you use "warn" in a sentence?

Example: "The forecast warned residents of an approaching storm." In French, "warn" is avertir, alerter, prévenir.

Are there other ways to say "warn" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "warn": avertir, alerter, prévenir.

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