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    Gardiens (en. Guardians)

    gar-dyens

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person responsible for the security of a place.
    The security guards patrol all night.
    Les gardiens de sécurité patrouillent toute la nuit.
    A person who takes care of a place or a group.
    The park keepers ensure that everything stays clean.
    Les gardiens du parc s'assurent que tout reste propre.
    In the sports context, the player responsible for defending the goal.
    The goalkeeper made a spectacular save.
    Le gardien a effectué un arrêt spectaculaire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to guard', derived from the Latin 'guardare' which means to observe, to watch over.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the guardians of peace
    Referring to law enforcement or those who maintain order.
    les gardiens de la paix
    goalkeepers
    In sports, designating the player who guards the goal in a game.
    gardiens de but
    museum guard
    A person who watches over and protects works of art in a museum.
    gardien de musée

    Related Words

    guard
    The act of keeping watch over something.
    garde
    protection
    The act of protecting, keeping safe.
    protection
    surveillance
    The act of monitoring, observing carefully.
    surveillance

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is always on their guard.
    He is always in guardian mode, nothing escapes him.
    Il est toujours en mode gardien, rien ne lui échappe.
    Used to describe a friend who looks out for you.
    My buddy is my guardian, he makes sure I don't get into trouble.
    Mon pote est mon gardien, il s'assure que je ne fais pas de bêtises.