1. To keep from happening of arising; have the effect of preventing; SYN. forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid.
2. To prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; SYN. keep.
1. Gêner.
2. Contrarier.
3. Interdire.
(Littéraire)
1. Prévenir.
2. Remédier. Obvier ŕ une insuffisance.
1. Avertir. Prévenir quelqu'un.
2. Anticiper. Prévenir une difficulté.