What does protéger in French mean?

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

The word protéger in French means protect, protect, protect yourself from , protect yourself against, use protection, cover your back. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word protéger

protect

verbe transitif (épargner le danger à quelqu'un)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce simple pull ne vous protégera pas du vent.
That simple sweater will not protect you from the wind.

protect

verbe transitif (assurer la protection)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Des barrières protègent la sortie de l'école.
Barriers protect the school exit.

protect yourself from , protect yourself against

verbe pronominal (se prémunir contre [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Je me suis protégé de la pluie en m'abritant sous un porche.
I took refuge from the rain by sheltering under a porch.

use protection

verbe pronominal (utiliser des préservatifs)

Tu peux coucher avec qui tu veux mais protège-toi.
You can sleep with whoever you want, but use protection.

cover your back

locution verbale (prendre des précautions)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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