caution
/ko.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
security deposit (amount held as guarantee, e.g., for a rental)
J'espère que le proprio va me rendre ma caution après l'état des lieux.
I hope the landlord will give me back my security deposit after the inspection.
Synonyms:dépôt de garantie, garantie
2.
nounfeminine
guarantor; person who acts as surety for someone else's obligation
Mes parents se sont portés caution pour mon nouvel appart.
My parents acted as guarantors for my new apartment.
Synonyms:garant, cautionnaire
