ETYM French caution a security, Latin cautio, from cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to Eng. show.
1. A warning against certain acts; SYN. caveat.
2. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; SYN. precaution, care, forethought.
3. The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; SYN. cautiousness, carefulness.
Conseil.
Prudence, retenue, discrétion.
1. Réserve.
2. Sobriété.
Circonspection.
1. Attention.
2. Application. Apporter tous ses soins ŕ une tâche.
3. Responsabilité.
4. Charge. Je le confie ŕ vos soins.
5. (Au pluriel) Traitement. Des soins intensifs.
To warn strongly; put on guard; SYN. admonish.
1. Prévenir.
2. Mettre en garde.
1. Avertir. Prévenir quelqu'un.
2. Anticiper. Prévenir une difficulté.