What does dispositif in French mean?

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

The word dispositif in French means package, device, plan, anti-fog system, anti-interference system, safety system, financial instrument, medical device. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dispositif

package

nom masculin (ensemble de mesures)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'État a prévu un gros dispositif policier pour le prochain G20.
The government has organised a significant police presence for the next G20.

device

nom masculin (appareil)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est un dispositif de chauffage très perfectionné.
It's a very sophisticated heating device.

plan

nom masculin (configuration, organisation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le dispositif de défense aérienne est revu tous les ans.
This air defence plan is reviewed every year.

anti-fog system

nom masculin (système contre la condensation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les lunettes arrière des voitures sont équipées de dispositifs antibuée.

anti-interference system

nom masculin (système anti-perturbation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les prises internet sont équipées d'un dispositif antiparasite.

safety system

nom masculin (système de sécurité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La ceinture de sécurité est un dispositif de sûreté.

financial instrument

nom masculin (méthode de paiement) (finance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

medical device

nom masculin (équipement de soin)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet IRM est un dispositif médical dernier cri.

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