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    Guette (en. Watch)

    /ɡɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    verb
    Closely observe something or someone.
    He is watching for the moment when he can enter.
    Il guette le moment où il pourra entrer.
    Monitor attentively.
    She is watching for signs of spring.
    Elle guette les signes du printemps.
    Wait impatiently.
    He is watching for the return of his friend.
    Il guette le retour de son ami.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'guetter,' derived from the word 'guet' which means 'surveillance.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    watch for an opportunity
    Monitor an opportunity.
    guetter l'occasion
    wait for the signal
    Wait for the right moment to act.
    guette le signal
    watch for a movement
    Watch for a change or an imminent action.
    guetter un mouvement

    Related Words

    watcher
    A person who monitors.
    guetteur
    guard
    Surveillance or attention paid to something.
    guet
    to watch
    A verb that means to wait or to monitor.
    guetter

    Slang Meanings

    Be attentive to a situation.
    He is watching for news from the neighborhood.
    Il guette les nouvelles du quartier.
    Wait for something impatiently.
    She is watching for the moment when she can go out.
    Elle guette le moment où elle pourra sortir.