sécuritaire

French

Etymology

From sécurité +‎ -aire.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /se.ky.ʁi.tɛʁ/

Adjective

sécuritaire (plural sécuritaires)

  1. (slightly derogatory, relational) security, public safety
    des dérives sécuritaires ― violations of civil liberties in the name of national security
  2. (Canada) safe
    Synonym: sûr
    • 2023 May 1, Gouvernement du Canada, “Sommeil sécuritaire pour nourrissons, bébés et enfants”, in Santé‎, retrieved 2023-08-19:
      Pour assurer la sécurité de votre bébé pour chaque période de sommeil, respectez les 3 règles d’or d’un sommeil sécuritaire et informez-en toute personne qui prend soin de votre enfant.
      Follow the ABCs of safe sleep to keep your baby safe during every sleep. Share these safety tips with everyone who cares for your baby.[1]

Usage notes
  • This word has a slightly pejorative connotation, due to the fact that under the pretence of public safety, abuses of power can be committed.

References
  1. Gonvernment of Canada (2023 May 1) “Sleep safety for babies, infants and children”, in Health‎, retrieved 2023-08-19

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