No. 11,219 in French
préviennent
"Préviennent" means "prevent" or "warn" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Ils préviennent les conséquences possibles en prenant des mesures préventives.
They prevent possible consequences by taking preventive measures.
In this sentence, 'préviennent' is used in the sense of avoiding or preventing something undesirable from happening, indicating proactive action.
Elles préviennent toujours leurs amis avant d’arriver chez eux.
They always inform their friends before arriving at their house.
Here, 'préviennent' is utilized to denote giving prior notice or informing someone, showing communication beforehand.
Les médecins préviennent les patients des risques de complications post-opératoires.
Doctors warn patients about the risks of post-operative complications.
'Préviennent' in this case is applied to indicate warning someone about potential issues or dangers, emphasizing issuing cautions.
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