agent de sécurité /aʒˈɑ̃də-sekyʁitˈe/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "security guard".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: l' agent de sécurité
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: security guard
  • IPA: /aʒˈɑ̃də-sekyʁitˈe/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: l'
  • Image:Photo of agent de sécurité (French)

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Example Sentences

  • L'agent de sécurité a vérifié nos cartes d'identité avant d'entrer dans le bâtiment. English: The security guard checked our ID cards before we entered the building.
  • Un agent de sécurité se tient à l'entrée du centre commercial. English: A security guard stands at the entrance of the mall.
  • L'agent de sécurité nous a aidés à retrouver l'enfant perdu. English: The security guard helped us find the lost child.

When and How to Use "agent de sécurité"

Use "agent de sécurité" when you want to talk about "security guard" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "agent de sécurité" mean in French?

"agent de sécurité" is the French word for "security guard".

What CEFR level is "agent de sécurité"?

"agent de sécurité" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "agent de sécurité"?

"agent de sécurité" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "agent de sécurité" in a sentence?

L'agent de sécurité a vérifié nos cartes d'identité avant d'entrer dans le bâtiment.

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