laprotection
feminine
/pʁɔ.tɛk.sjɔ̃/
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Translation
protection
Word origin
From Latin protectio, from protegere ('to cover in front, to shield'), from pro- ('in front') and tegere ('to cover').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- protectio
- English cognates
- protection
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralprotections
Examples
casque bonne chute.
This helmet offers good protection in the event of a fall.
l'environnement priorité.
The protection of the environment is a priority.
.
The children are under the protection of their parents.
gilet .
He wears a protective vest at work.
crème solaire .
Sun cream provides protection against the sun.
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