deter

dissuader, décourager

Amener quelqu’un à renoncer à faire quelque chose parce que cela paraît difficile, risqué ou désagréable.

En anglais simple : To make someone decide not to do something because it seems difficult, risky, or unpleasant.

• The high price deterred many buyers.
• Rain did not deter us from going out.
• Don't let one failure deter you from trying again.

Comment l'utiliser : deter someone from doing something (The cold weather deterred us from swimming.)

Synonymes : discourage, dissuade, put off

Contraires : encourage

Expressions courantes : deter someone from, deter potential buyers, deter someone completely

décourager, prévenir

Réduire les chances qu’une action ou un événement se produise, notamment en le rendant difficile ou risqué.

En anglais simple : To make an action or event less likely, especially by making it difficult or risky.

• Security cameras can deter theft.
• The new fines are intended to deter dangerous driving.
• Will a stronger fence deter another attack?

Synonymes : discourage, prevent, inhibit

Contraires : encourage

Expressions courantes : deter crime, deter theft, deter an attack