What does sensibiliser in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word sensibiliser in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use sensibiliser in French.

The word sensibiliser in French means raise awareness among, make aware of , make mindful of, sensitize, sensitize, alert the general public to a problem. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sensibiliser

raise awareness among

verbe transitif (interpeller)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les campagnes anti-tabac sensibilisent les jeunes.
Anti-smoking campaigns raise awareness among young people.

make aware of , make mindful of

(interpeller [qqn] sur [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Cette manifestation sportive a pour but de sensibiliser les jeunes aux méfaits du tabac.
This sporting event aims to raise young people's awareness of the harmful effects of smoking.

sensitize

verbe transitif (Médecine : rendre sensible)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce médicament l'a sensibilisé aux poils de chat.
This medicine sensitized him to cat fur.

sensitize

verbe transitif (Photo : rendre sensible à la lumière) (photography)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce produit sensibilise le papier pour faire des photos.
This product sensitizes paper to light for photography.

alert the general public to a problem

locution verbale (faire partager une préoccupation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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