avertissement

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French avertissement.

Noun

avertissement (plural avertissements)

  1. (fencing) A warning; used to indicate a minor rule infraction by one of the fencers

French

Etymology

From avertir +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.vɛʁ.tis.mɑ̃/
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Noun

avertissement m (plural avertissements)

  1. warning
  2. editor's introduction
  3. (sports) yellow card, booking, caution

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