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    Guet (en. Watch)

    /ɡɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Surveillance of a place or activity.
    The watch of the soldiers was very vigilant during the night.
    Le guet des soldats était très vigilant pendant la nuit.
    Observation post.
    He positioned himself on the lookout to see the visitors arrive.
    Il s'est placé au guet pour voir arriver les visiteurs.
    The action of watching.
    The guard at the door was relieved by security agents.
    Le guet à la porte a été relevé par des agents de sécurité.

    Etymology

    From the verb guetter, derived from the old French 'gueter', of Germanic origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the lookout
    To be alert, to watch closely.
    être au guet
    ambush
    An ambush or trap set for someone.
    guet-apens
    to keep watch
    To monitor, to be waiting for an event or a person.
    faire le guet

    Related Words

    guetter
    The act of observing something or someone closely.
    guetter
    watch
    The action of staying vigilant or awake, especially at night.
    veille
    to monitor
    To observe something attentively.
    surveiller

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the lookout for something.
    He is on the lookout to see if the boss is coming.
    Il est au guet pour voir si le patron arrive.
    To pay attention to what is happening.
    You need to be on the lookout in this neighborhood.
    Il faut être au guet dans ce quartier.