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safeguard

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

/ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

Translations

safeguardnoun

safeguards

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

/ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

mesure de sauvegarde

The new policy acts as a safeguard against financial fraud.

La nouvelle politique sert de mesure de sauvegarde contre la fraude financière.

protection

The security guard serves as a safeguard for the building.

L'agent de sécurité sert de protection pour le bâtiment.

clause de sauvegardeDroit, contrat.

The agreement includes a safeguard that limits the supplier's responsibility.

L'accord comprend une clause de sauvegarde qui limite la responsabilité du fournisseur.

Additional translations

garde-fouAu sens figuré : dispositif qui empêche un excès ou un risque.

Synonyms

safeguardverb

safeguarded

Past Simple

safeguarded

Past Participle

safeguarding

Gerund

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

/ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

protéger

The new regulations are designed to safeguard the environment from industrial pollution.

Les nouvelles réglementations sont conçues pour protéger l'environnement contre la pollution industrielle.

Additional translations

sauvegarderPlus soutenu; fréquent dans les contextes institutionnels ou juridiques.

Synonyms

safeguardadjective

/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/

/ˈseɪfɡɑrd/

Used attributively before a noun to denote protection; comparative and superlative forms are generally not used.

de sauvegardeEmploi attributif.

The agreement includes safeguard measures to support domestic industries.

L'accord comprend des mesures de sauvegarde pour soutenir les industries nationales.

Additional translations

protecteurMoins courant; selon le contexte.

Definitions

safeguardnoun

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

The new policy acts as a safeguard against financial fraud.

A person or thing that ensures protection or safety.

The security guard serves as a safeguard for the building.

A clause or legal provision intended to protect a party from risk or liability.

The agreement includes a safeguard that limits the supplier's responsibility.

safeguardverb

To protect something or someone from harm or damage.

The new regulations are designed to safeguard the environment from industrial pollution.

safeguardadjective

(attributive) Protective; intended to provide safety or prevent harm.

The agreement includes safeguard measures to support domestic industries.