What does garantir in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word garantir in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use garantir in French.

The word garantir in French means serve as security for , serve as a guarantee for, guarantee, underwrite, guarantee, safeguard, protect, assure, guarantee, insure against, guarantee the performance of , guarantee that is in good working order. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word garantir

serve as security for , serve as a guarantee for

verbe transitif (cautionner)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mes biens garantissent mon emprunt.
My property serves as security for my loan.

guarantee, underwrite

verbe transitif (défendre)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La Constitution garantit la liberté des citoyens.
The Constitution guarantees the freedom of citizens.

guarantee

verbe transitif (authentifier)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le vendeur garantit le bon fonctionnement de la voiture.
The salesperson guarantees that the car is in working order.

safeguard, protect

verbe transitif (assurer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cette lotion à la citronnelle garantit la répulsion des moustiques.
This lemon-scented lotion will protect you against mosquito bites.

assure, guarantee

locution verbale (certifier, assurer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je te garantis que tes parents seront informés.
I assure you, your parents will be told.

insure against

(protéger [qqn] contre [qch])

Cette police d'assurance me garantit contre les accidents domestiques.
This insurance policy protects me against household accidents.

guarantee the performance of , guarantee that is in good working order

locution verbale (assurer le fonctionnement de [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Un bon entretien garantit la bonne marche d'un véhicule.

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