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    Sentinelle (en. Sentinel)

    /sɑ̃.ti.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Guard who watches over a place to prevent danger.
    The sentinel was on duty all night.
    La sentinelle était en faction toute la nuit.
    Figuratively: person who takes care to protect something.
    She is the sentinel of our secret.
    Elle est la sentinelle de notre secret.
    Bird of prey, particularly the falcon.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sentinella', diminutive of 'sensus', which means 'to feel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on sentinel duty
    To be vigilant, to watch carefully.
    être en sentinelle
    sentinels of the night
    Refers to those who keep watch during the night, often as protectors.
    sentinelles de la nuit

    Related Words

    night sentinel
    Guard or person who watches at night.
    sentinelle de nuit
    watch
    Action of watching, observing closely.
    veille
    guard
    Person responsible for the protection of a place.
    garde

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to a very protective person.
    She is the sentinel of our group.
    Elle est la sentinelle de notre groupe.
    Person who obsessively watches others.
    Stop being my sentinel, I can manage on my own.
    Arrête d'être ma sentinelle, je peux me débrouiller.