alerte

Definitions of alerte
  1. noun
    an automatic signal (usually a sound) warning of danger
    synonyms: alarme, signal d'alarme, signal d'alerte
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    types:
    sonnette d'alarme, tocsin
    the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
    type of:
    signal, signe
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  2. noun
    condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
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    type of:
    état de préparation
    the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
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