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to caution
01
avertir, prévenir
to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous
Transitive: to caution sb about sth
Ditransitive: to caution sb to do sth
Exemples
The doctor cautioned the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.
Le médecin a mis en garde le patient contre les effets secondaires potentiels du médicament.
The teacher cautions the students to be careful during the experiment.
L'enseignant met en garde les élèves pour qu'ils fassent attention pendant l'expérience.
Caution
01
the quality of being careful and attentive to possible danger or risk
Exemples
Her natural caution kept her from slipping on the icy sidewalk.
Drivers should exercise caution in foggy weather.
02
prudence in avoiding harm, danger, or mistakes
Exemples
The surgeon acted with caution during the delicate procedure.
Her caution in negotiating contracts prevented legal issues.
03
avertissement
a piece of advice or a warning
Exemples
She ignored the caution from her doctor about overexerting herself after surgery and ended up prolonging her recovery.
Elle a ignoré la mise en garde de son médecin concernant le surmenage après l'opération et a fini par prolonger sa convalescence.
The weather forecast included a caution about strong winds and potential power outages in the area.
Les prévisions météorologiques incluaient une mise en garde concernant des vents violents et des pannes de courant potentielles dans la région.
