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averti

informed

adjective ah-vehr-TEE Rare

Also means

experienced, savvy

Usage Note

Averti describes someone who is well-informed or experienced in a given field — un public averti is a knowledgeable audience. The source verb avertir means 'to warn' or 'to inform'; averti carries the sense of someone who has been informed and has expertise. The feminine form is avertie.

Examples

"Ce film s'adresse à un public averti."

Natural Translation

This film is aimed at an informed audience.

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