protective

protecteur

Conçu pour protéger quelqu’un ou quelque chose contre un danger, ou capable de le faire.

En anglais simple : Designed or able to keep someone or something safe from harm.

• Wear protective gloves.
• The phone has a protective cover.
• Workers wore protective clothing while cleaning the tank.

Synonymes : defensive

Expressions courantes : protective clothing, protective layer, protective equipment

protecteur

Qui veut protéger quelqu’un ou quelque chose, parfois plus que nécessaire.

En anglais simple : Wanting to keep someone or something safe, sometimes more than necessary.

• He is a protective father.
• The dog became protective of the baby.
• Why are you so protective of your friends?

Comment l'utiliser : protective of someone/something (She is very protective of her younger brother.)

Synonymes : defensive, watchful

Expressions courantes : protective of someone, protective mother, fiercely protective