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    Éveillés (en. Awake)

    [evɛlje]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has regained consciousness, who is awake.
    He is not awake yet, let him sleep.
    Il n'est pas encore éveillé, laisse-le dormir.
    Who is alert, aware of the surrounding realities.
    The children must stay awake during the lesson.
    Les enfants doivent rester éveillés pendant le cours.
    Figuratively: Who is aware of the stakes and society.
    She is very awake regarding environmental issues.
    Elle est très éveillée sur les problèmes environnementaux.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'éveiller', originating from the Latin 'exvigilare' which means 'to wake up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be awake
    To be in a state of wakefulness, to be attentive.
    être éveillé
    to stay awake
    Not to fall asleep, to maintain one's attention.
    rester éveillé
    awakened to the world
    To be aware of global events and realities.
    éveillé sur le monde

    Related Words

    awakening
    The action of coming out of sleep, being aware.
    éveil
    to awaken
    To bring out of sleep, to stimulate reflection.
    éveiller
    wakefulness
    The state of someone who is awake, as opposed to sleep.
    veille

    Slang Meanings

    in the know
    She is always in the know, very awake to trends.
    Elle est toujours dans le coup, très éveillée sur les tendances.
    on the lookout
    He is on the lookout for news, always awake to what is happening.
    Il est à l'affût des nouvelles, toujours éveillé sur ce qui se passe.