La précaution
Example: Il faut toujours prendre la précaution de vérifier les portes.
Definition
"La précaution" refers to the careful action taken in advance to avoid possible danger, failure, or harm. It involves measures or steps to ensure safety or prevent problems, such as verifying doors to maintain security.
Etymology
"La précaution" comes from the Latin word 'precautio,' meaning 'a taking care beforehand.' It reflects the idea of being cautious or prudent to avoid risk or trouble. Did you know? The word emphasizes foresight and careful planning.
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"La précaution" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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