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
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]
alerter
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of impending danger, evil, etc. [from 11th c.]
avertir
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
prévenir
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
alerter
(transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
What does "warn" mean?
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verb To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
"The forecast warned residents of an approaching storm."
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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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