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safety [ˈseɪftɪ]1. nouna. sécurité f• there is safety in numbers plus on est nombreux, moins il y a de dangerb. [of construction, equipment] solidité f2. compounds[device, margin, mechanism, precautions, regulations] de sécurité* * *['seɪftɪ] 1.noun sécurité f2.to flee to safety — (in building, place) courir se mettre à l'abri; ( abroad) se réfugier à l'étranger
noun modifier [ check, code, level, limit, measure, regulations, test] de sécurité; [ bolt, blade, strap] de sûreté••there's safety in numbers — plus on est nombreux, moins on court de risques
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safety ['seɪftɪ]1 noun(absence of danger) sécurité f;∎ the injured were helped to safety on a aidé les blessés à se mettre à l'abri;∎ there are fears for the safety of the hostages on craint pour la vie des otages;∎ we are concerned about the safety of imported toys nous craignons que les jouets importés présentent certains dangers;∎ to seek safety in flight chercher son salut dans la fuite;∎ he ran for safety il a couru se mettre à l'abri;∎ he reached safety il arriva en lieu sûr;∎ in a place of safety en lieu sûr;∎ there's safety in numbers plus on est nombreux, plus on est en sécurité;∎ safety in the home/workplace la sécurité à la maison/au travail;∎ road safety sécurité f routière;∎ to guarantee sb's safety (of police etc) assurer la protection de qn;∎ safety first! ne prenez pas de risques!(device, mechanism, measures etc) de sécurité►► safety belt ceinture f de sécurité;American safety car pace car m ou f;safety catch (on gun) cran m de sécurité; (on window, door) cran m de sûreté; (on bonnet) crochet m de sécurité;safety cell cellule f de sécurité;Theatre safety curtain rideau m de fer;safety drill exercice m d'évacuation;Technology safety factor facteur m de sécurité;safety feature (device) dispositif m de sécurité;Photography safety film film m de protection;safety glass verre m de sécurité;safety helmet casque m (de protection);American safety island refuge m (sur une route);safety lamp lampe f de mineur;safety margin marge f de sécurité;safety match allumette f de sûreté;safety net filet m; figurative filet m de sécurité;∎ without a safety net sans filet;safety officer responsable mf de la sécurité;safety razor rasoir m de sûreté;safety regulations consignes fpl de sécurité; -
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A n1 ( freedom from harm or hazards) sécurité f ; passenger safety la sécurité des passagers ; to fear for ou be concerned about sb's safety craindre pour la sécurité de qn ; there are fears for her safety on est inquiet sur son sort ; in safety en (toute) sécurité ; to help sb to safety aider qn à se mettre à l'abri ; to flee to safety courir se mettre à l'abri ; to reach safety parvenir en lieu sûr ; to transfer sth to safety transférer qch en lieu sûr ; in the safety of one's home chez soi en sécurité ; to watch from the safety of the hills observer en sécurité sur les collines ;2 ( as public issue) sécurité f ; road safety sécurité routière ; safety in the home la sécurité domestique ; safety first la sécurité d'abord ;B modif [check, code, level, limit, measure, regulations, test] de sécurité ; [bolt, blade, strap] de sûreté ; safety record résultats mpl en matière de sécurité.there's safety in numbers plus on est nombreux, moins on court de risques ; to play for safety être prudent, jouer la sécurité ○.
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there's safety in numbers — there’s safety in numbers phrase used for saying that being with other people makes a situation or activity less dangerous At night, walk home with a friend. There’s safety in numbers. Thesaurus: safe and harmlesssynonym Main entry: safety * * *… … Useful english dictionary
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there's safety in numbers — ► there s safety in numbers proverb being in a group of people makes you feel more confident or secure about taking action. Main Entry: ↑safety … English terms dictionary
there is safety in numbers — Now much more general in its application than its possible biblical source: PROVERBS xi.14 (AV) In the multitude of counsellors there is safety. 1680 BUNYAN Mr. Badman 133 I verily think, (since in the multitude of Counsellors there is safety)… … Proverbs new dictionary
There's safety in numbers. — something that you say which means if people do something difficult or unpleasant together, they are less likely to get harmed or blamed. Working on the principle that there s safety in numbers, we decided we should all go and complain together … New idioms dictionary
there's safety in numbers — used for saying that being with other people makes a situation or activity less dangerous At night, walk home with a friend. There s safety in numbers … English dictionary
safety in numbers — {n. phr.} Protection against trouble by being in a group. * /Peter said, Stay in a group; there is safety in numbers. / … Dictionary of American idioms
safety in numbers — {n. phr.} Protection against trouble by being in a group. * /Peter said, Stay in a group; there is safety in numbers. / … Dictionary of American idioms
safety in numbers — (there is) safety in numbers being in a group reduces risk. We stuck together because we were new in the city and felt there was safety in numbers … New idioms dictionary
safety in numbers — If a lot of people do something risky at the same time, the risk is reduced because there is safety in numbers … The small dictionary of idiomes
safety in numbers — If a lot of people do something risky at the same time, the risk is reduced because there is safety in numbers. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** This expression means that being part of a group makes people feel more secure and more… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions