how to pronounce caution

/ko.sjɔ̃/

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caution is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔ̃

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An example use of caution in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… zemmour est devenue la caution la libye …”

meanings of caution

noun:

Deposit.
Security deposit.
Caution, guaranty, bail.

caution frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word caution occurs in french on average 6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.