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safe

/seɪf/

safeadjective

safer

Comp.

safest

Super.

/seɪf/

Translations

sûr

The safe route through the mountains was well-marked.

La route sûre à travers les montagnes était bien balisée.

Additional translations

saufBaseball.

sans danger

Definitions

Protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; secure.

The safe route through the mountains was well-marked and frequently patrolled.

Not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk.

The medicine is considered safe for children over the age of two.

Unlikely to cause or result in controversy or offense.

He made a safe choice by selecting a neutral topic for his presentation.

In baseball, having reached a base without being put out, or having executed a play successfully.

The runner slid hard and was called safe at third.

Synonyms

Antonyms

safenoun

safes

/seɪf/

Translations

coffre-fort

The bank stored all the important documents in a secure safe.

La banque a rangé tous les documents importants dans un coffre-fort sécurisé.

Additional translations

préservatifFamilier.

Definitions

A strong, fireproof cabinet with a complex lock, used for the storage of valuables.

The bank stored all the important documents in a secure safe.

(slang) A condom.

He made sure he had a safe before heading to the party.

Synonyms

safeadverb

/seɪf/

Used after certain verbs (come, get, return, arrive) meaning ‘without harm; safely’

Translations

sain et sauf

The climbers returned safe after the blizzard.

Les alpinistes sont rentrés sains et saufs après la tempête de neige.

Definitions

Without harm or loss; in a safe manner.

The climbers returned safe after the blizzard.

Synonyms

securely

with impunity

without incident

without harm

soundly

safely

safeinterjection

UK slang greeting or expression of approval

Translations

tranquilleFamilier, très courant en anglais britannique.

Safe, bro! Haven’t seen you in ages.

Tranquille, mec ! Ça fait une éternité qu'on ne s'est pas vus.

Definitions

(UK slang) Used to greet someone, express acknowledgement, or show approval.

"Safe, bro! Haven’t seen you in ages."

Synonyms

all clear!

clear!

you're safe!

it's safe!

safe and sound!

phew!