préventif — meaning in English
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English meaning
- preemptive adjective Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
- preventive adj Intended to stop a problem, illness, or danger before it occurs.
Senses
préventif is used for these senses in English:
- preemptive Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
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