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    Sentinelles (en. Sentinels)

    /sɑ̃.ti.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person charged with watching over a place.
    The sentinels watch over the camp during the night.
    Les sentinelles surveillent le camp pendant la nuit.
    Things or people that act as guardians or protectors.
    The sentinels of peace watch over the population.
    Les sentinelles de la paix veillent sur la population.
    Monuments or installations marking surveillance or protection.
    The stone sentinels surround the castle.
    Les sentinelles de pierre entourent le château.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sentinella', meaning 'guardian' or 'watchman'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sentinels of the night
    Those who watch over during the night.
    sentinelles de la nuit
    To be on the lookout like a sentinel
    To be vigilant and ready to act.
    être aux aguets comme une sentinelle
    Sentinels of an era
    People or things that represent a specific period.
    sentinelles d'une époque

    Related Words

    Sentinel
    Guardian or watcher in the singular sense.
    sentinelle
    Surveillance
    The action of monitoring, observing attentively.
    surveillance
    Vigilance
    The state of a person who is watching.
    vigilance
    Watchfulness
    The act of staying awake to monitor.
    veille

    Slang Meanings

    To keep a vigilant eye on something.
    We must remain sentinels over our affairs.
    On doit rester sentinelles sur nos affaires.
    To always be on alert.
    He is like a sentinel, always ready to act.
    Il est comme une sentinelle, toujours prêt à agir.