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    Gardai (en. Guardian)

    /ɡaʁ.dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To keep something safe or under surveillance.
    I kept the secret for years.
    J'ai gardé le secret pendant des années.
    To monitor or protect something or someone.
    He watched over the children while their parents were away.
    Il a gardé les enfants pendant que leurs parents étaient absents.
    To preserve or hold onto something.
    She kept her old toys in the attic.
    Elle a gardé ses anciens jouets dans le grenier.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'guardare' which means 'to look at, to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep in mind
    To remember something.
    garder à l'esprit
    keep in touch
    To maintain a relationship or communication.
    garder le contact
    keep calm
    To remain calm in a stressful situation.
    garder son calme

    Related Words

    guard
    Action of monitoring or protecting.
    garde
    preservation
    Action of keeping something in its original state.
    préservation
    defense
    Protection against danger or attack.
    défense

    Slang Meanings

    A police officer or a security agent.
    The guard arrested the thief during the escape.
    Le gardai a arrêté le voleur lors de la fuite.
    A night watchman or a person responsible for security.
    The building guard was very professional.
    Le gardai du bâtiment a été très professionnel.