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    Guetter (en. Watch)

    ɡɛ.te

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To watch eagerly or in anticipation of something.
    He is watching for the bus's arrival.
    Il guette l'arrivée du bus.
    To wait for someone or something attentively.
    She is watching for her friend at the school exit.
    Elle guette son ami à la sortie de l'école.
    To stay alert, awaiting an event.
    The birds are watching for rain to come out.
    Les oiseaux guettent la pluie pour sortir.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gueter', related to the idea of awakening vigilance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to watch for the right moment
    To wait for the opportune moment to act.
    guetter le bon moment
    to watch for a sign
    To be on the lookout for a clue or indication.
    guetter un signe

    Related Words

    to wait
    To remain in uncertainty until something happens.
    attendre
    to watch
    To look closely to see or control something.
    surveiller

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the lookout.
    He is always on the lookout so he doesn't miss a good deal.
    Il est toujours en train de guetter pour ne pas rater le bon plan.
    To keep an eye on something.
    She is watching her opponents so as not to be caught off guard.
    Elle guette ses adversaires pour ne pas se faire surprendre.