C2 noun Neutre

security

/sɪˈkjʊərəti/

Security refers to the state of being free from danger, threat, or fear, encompassing physical safety as well as financial and psychological stability. In academic and legal contexts, it often denotes protection against intentional harm, such as espionage or crime, or refers to tradable financial assets like stocks and bonds.

Exemples

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1

He installed a high-tech alarm system to improve his home security.

He set up an advanced electronic system to enhance the protection of his house.

2

The state's national security strategy focuses heavily on preventing cyber espionage from foreign actors.

The country's government plan for protection focuses on stopping digital spying by other nations.

3

Having a steady paycheck gives me a real sense of security.

Receiving regular money makes me feel safe and stable in my life.

Famille de mots

Nom
security
Verb
secure
Adverbe
securely
Adjectif
secure
Apparenté
insecurity
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Astuce mémo

Break the word into its Latin roots: 'se' (without) and 'cura' (care/worry). Security literally means being 'without worry'.

Quiz rapide

The bank requires the title of your car as ______ for the personal loan.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : security

Exemples

1

He installed a high-tech alarm system to improve his home security.

everyday

He set up an advanced electronic system to enhance the protection of his house.

2

The state's national security strategy focuses heavily on preventing cyber espionage from foreign actors.

formal

The country's government plan for protection focuses on stopping digital spying by other nations.

3

Having a steady paycheck gives me a real sense of security.

informal

Receiving regular money makes me feel safe and stable in my life.

4

Scholars argue that human security should prioritize individual well-being over traditional military defense.

academic

Academic researchers suggest that global safety should focus on people's health and rights rather than just armies.

5

The loan was granted on the condition that the company provide its property as security.

business

The bank gave the money because the company offered its real estate as a guarantee for repayment.

Famille de mots

Nom
security
Verb
secure
Adverbe
securely
Adjectif
secure
Apparenté
insecurity

Collocations courantes

national security The safety and defense of a nation-state.
security clearance Official permission to access classified information.
cyber security Protection of computer systems and networks.
security deposit A sum of money paid in advance as a guarantee when renting property.
false sense of security A feeling of being safe when one is actually in danger.

Phrases Courantes

security blanket

An object or person that provides a sense of comfort and safety.

tight security

Extremely strict protective measures at an event or location.

social security

A government system providing financial assistance to those with little or no income.

Souvent confondu avec

security vs safety

Safety usually refers to protection against accidental harm, while security refers to protection against intentional, malicious harm.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'security' when discussing protection against crime, war, or financial loss. In finance, it can be plural ('securities') to refer to financial instruments like bonds or stocks.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'safety' when they mean 'security' in the context of guards or police. For example, 'airport safety' implies the plane won't crash, but 'airport security' implies no one will bring weapons on board.

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Astuce mémo

Break the word into its Latin roots: 'se' (without) and 'cura' (care/worry). Security literally means being 'without worry'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'securitas', from 'securus' (free from care).

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun when referring to a general state of safety. Countable noun ('securities') when referring to financial investments. Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., 'security guard', 'security measures').
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Contexte culturel

In many Western countries, 'Social Security' specifically refers to the government-run pension and disability fund.

Quiz rapide

The bank requires the title of your car as ______ for the personal loan.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : security

Mots lis

trivacation

C1

Relating to or characterized by a holiday structure divided into three distinct segments or taken three times within a single year. It is frequently used in travel planning to describe a multi-destination trip or in corporate settings regarding staggered leave policies.

angeoion

C1

Pertaining to or functioning as a vessel or receptacle, particularly within botanical or biological systems to describe structures that enclose seeds, spores, or fluids. It denotes a protective or containing quality within the organism's morphology.

comforthood

C1

To actively cultivate or provide a state of deep emotional security and familiar ease for oneself or others. It describes the intentional process of shielding an environment or a person from external stressors to ensure a lasting sense of peace.

exphobant

C1

Describing something that tends to expel, drive away, or counteract fear and phobias. It is typically used in clinical, psychological, or specialized contexts to refer to agents or environments that alleviate anxiety.

syngraphious

C1

Describing a legal document or contract that is signed by all parties involved, rather than just one. It implies a mutual obligation where multiple copies are often produced and distributed to each signatory.

antecivence

C1

The state or quality of preceding in time, rank, or logical order. It refers to the condition of being prior to something else, often implying a sense of priority or historical precedence.

biscicy

C1

To divide a concept, object, or group into two distinct and often opposing branches to facilitate precise analysis or categorization. It is primarily used in technical or academic contexts to describe the act of bifurcating a process for efficiency or clarity.

malmanency

C1

The state of being poorly or improperly maintained, or a condition of persistent mismanagement that leads to deterioration. It typically refers to systems, structures, or administrative processes that suffer from long-term neglect or faulty upkeep.

misalicide

C1

To intentionally suppress, destroy, or 'kill' a message or written communication before it reaches its intended recipient. This term is often used in specialized vocabulary contexts to describe the interception and termination of correspondence.

ultracedment

C1

Ultracedment refers to the extreme or excessive act of yielding, conceding, or surrendering one's position or rights, typically far beyond what is considered reasonable in a negotiation. It describes a state of absolute capitulation where one party abandons almost all demands to satisfy another.

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