avertir

Definitions of avertir
  1. verb
    inform (somebody) of something
    synonyms: informer
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    type of:
    faire savoir, informer
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  2. verb
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
    synonyms:
    mettre en garde
    admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
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    types:
    mettre en garde
    warn strongly; put on guard
    alarmer
    warn or arouse to a sense of danger or call to a state of preparedness
    type of:
    faire savoir, informer
    impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to
  3. verb
    admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    synonyms: mettre en garde
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    type of:
    conseiller
    give advice to
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