warn about

UK
/wɔːn əˈbaʊt/
US
/wɔrn əˈbaʊt/

Translations

warn aboutverb
warned about
Past Simple
warned about
Past Participle
warning about
Gerund
UK
/wɔːn əˈbaʊt/
US
/wɔrn əˈbaʊt/
mettre en garde contreS’emploie pour signaler un danger, un risque ou une conséquence désagréable.
The meteorologist warned about the approaching storm.
Le météorologue a mis en garde contre la tempête qui approchait.
Additional translations
avertir deVariante plus neutre, fréquente dans la langue courante.

Definitions

warn aboutverb
To inform someone in advance of a potential danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
The meteorologist warned about the approaching storm, urging residents to take precautions.