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    Gardez-vous (en. Beware)

    /ɡɑʁ.de.vu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ask someone to remain cautious or vigilant.
    Be wary of malevolent people.
    Gardez-vous des personnes malveillantes.
    Expresses advice to take care of oneself.
    Be careful not to overwork yourself, it could harm your health.
    Gardez-vous de trop travailler, cela pourrait nuire à votre santé.
    Used to mean to protect oneself or not to be led astray.
    Be cautious of following dubious ideas.
    Gardez-vous de suivre des idées douteuses.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'gardez' (from garder) and the reflexive pronoun 'vous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take care of yourself
    Stay safe.
    gardez-vous bien
    keep your distance
    Stay away from something dangerous.
    gardez-vous à l'écart
    keep yourself under control
    Maintain your mental health.
    gardez-vous sous contrôle

    Related Words

    keep
    To preserve something or someone.
    garder
    watch
    To take care of or monitor closely.
    veillez

    Slang Meanings

    A call to take care of oneself in a festive context.
    After the party, the guys said: 'Take care of yourself!'
    Après la fête, les gars ont dit : 'Gardez-vous !'
    A friendly piece of advice in a competitive context.
    Before the match, my coach said: 'Watch out for the opponents.'
    Avant le match, mon coach a dit : 'Gardez-vous des adversaires.'