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    Guettant (en. Watching)

    ɡɛ.tɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To watch carefully while waiting for something.
    He was watching for his friend’s arrival at the station.
    Il était guettant l'arrivée de son ami à la gare.
    To be waiting for an event or a situation.
    The children were watching to see the fireworks.
    Les enfants étaient guettants pour voir le feu d'artifice.
    To discreetly watch a place or a person.
    The gardener was watching the birds to protect his plants.
    Le jardinier était guettant les oiseaux pour protéger ses plantations.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'guetter', which means to watch or wait.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wait for the opportune moment
    Waiting for the right moment to act.
    guetter le moment opportun
    watch someone
    To discreetly watch someone.
    guetter quelqu'un
    be on guard
    To be alert or waiting.
    être en guet

    Related Words

    to watch
    To watch or wait attentively
    guetter
    to wait
    To remain in suspense
    attendre
    to observe
    To look carefully
    observer
    to spy
    To watch or listen in secret
    épier

    Slang Meanings

    To wait eagerly
    He is watching; he can no longer contain himself.
    Il est guettant, il ne peut plus se contenir.
    To be on the lookout
    She is always watching for news.
    Elle est toujours guettante pour des nouvelles.