protéger

Senses

1. 1.

   to protect

   to keep safe from harm, danger, or damage

2. 2.

   to guard

   to watch over or defend someone/something

3. 3.

   to shield

   to cover or shield from exposure or attack

Examples

• "Je dois protéger mes enfants du danger."

  I must protect my children from danger.

• "Cette crème protège votre peau du soleil."

  This cream protects your skin from the sun.

• "Les policiers protègent les citoyens."

  Police officers protect citizens.

Usage

Common and frequently used verb. Often followed by *de* (protect from) or an indirect object. Conjugates regularly (-er verb). Note the cedilla on the 'g' in certain forms (je protège, nous protégeons).