🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Sécurité

Pronunciation / Transliteration: se-kyoor-i-teh

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Safety/ˈseɪf.ti/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #450 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La sécurité des enfants est notre priorité."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

    "The safety of the children is our top priority during the field trip."
  2. 2

    A device or measure designed to prevent accidents or injuries.

    "The car is equipped with several safety features, including airbags and anti-lock brakes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Old French word 'salfté', originating from the Latin 'salvus' meaning safe or unharmed, entering the English language around the 14th century. Over time, the meaning evolved from a state of being uninjured or kept safe from harm to encompass institutional systems and protocols designed to prevent accidents.

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