self-preservation

UK
/ˌselfˌprezəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/
self-preservationnoun
UK
/ˌselfˌprezəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/
Traductions
instinct de survie
In dangerous situations, self-preservation often overrides other motivations.
Dans les situations dangereuses, l'instinct de survie l'emporte souvent sur les autres motivations.
Traductions supplémentaires
autoprotectionSens plus général, employé pour l'idée de se protéger d'un danger ou d'un dommage.
Définitions
The instinctive tendency of individuals to act in ways that ensure their own survival and safety.
In dangerous situations, self-preservation often overrides other motivations.
The act or process of protecting oneself from harm or destruction.
Her decision to leave the toxic environment was an act of self-preservation.
self-preservationadjective
UK
/ˌselfˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌsɛlfˌprɛzɚˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "self-preservation instinct").
Traductions
Traductions supplémentaires
autoconservateurRare, surtout dans un registre soutenu ou psychologique.
Définitions
Relating to or characterized by the impulse to protect oneself from harm.
He acted with a strong self-preservation impulse.