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cautionary [ˈkɔ:∫ənərɪ]* * *['kɔːʃənərɪ], US [-nerɪ]adjective (épith) [look, gesture] d'avertissementa cautionary word ou comment — un avertissement
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cautionary, US [transcription][-nerI] adj ( épith) [look, gesture] d'avertissement ; a cautionary word ou comment un avertissement ; she gave me some cautionary advice elle m'a donné un conseil en guise d'avertissement ; to end on a cautionary note [speech, analysis] se terminer par un avertissement ; a cautionary tale un conte moral. -
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cautionary ['kɔ:ʃənərɪ]qui sert d'avertissement;∎ as a cautionary measure par mesure de précaution;∎ a cautionary tale un récit édifiant
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