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cautioning

UK
/ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔʃənɪŋ/

Translations

cautioningnoun
cautionings
pl
mise en garde
The cautioning from the lifeguard prevented the swimmers from entering the rough waters.
La mise en garde du maître-nageur a empêché les nageurs d’entrer dans les eaux agitées.
Additional translations
avertissementPlus général.
cautioninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkɔːʃənɪŋ/
US
/ˈkɔʃənɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that warns or admonishes.
She spoke in a cautioning tone that made us reconsider our plan.
Elle a parlé sur un ton avertissant qui nous a fait reconsidérer notre plan.
Additional translations
de mise en gardePlus naturel dans un contexte formel ou descriptif.
cautionverb

cautioning

Gerund

cautioned
Past Simple
cautioned
Past Participle
cautioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɔːʃən/
US
/ˈkɔʃən/
mettre en garde
The teacher cautioned the students to be careful when handling the chemicals in the lab.
L'enseignant a mis en garde les élèves contre les dangers liés à la manipulation des produits chimiques au laboratoire.
Additional translations
avertirPlus général; selon le contexte, peut aussi se rendre par « mettre en garde ».
Synonyms
admonish
notify
forewarn
alert
warn

Definitions

cautioningnoun
The act of warning someone about a potential danger or risk.
The cautioning from the lifeguard prevented the swimmers from entering the rough waters.
cautioninggerund / present participle
Serving to warn or admonish someone against danger or mistakes.
She spoke in a cautioning tone that made us reconsider our plan.
cautionverb
To warn or advise someone to be careful or to take heed of potential danger or problems.
The teacher cautioned the students to be careful when handling the chemicals in the lab.
To give a formal warning to someone, especially in a legal or official context.
The police officer cautioned the driver for speeding.
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