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    Surveille (en. Monitor)

    /syʁ.vɛj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To maintain constant attention on something or someone.
    The teacher supervises the exams to prevent cheating.
    Le professeur surveille les examens pour éviter les tricheries.
    To ensure that something goes correctly.
    She watches over her children while they play in the park.
    Elle surveille ses enfants pendant qu'ils jouent au parc.
    To observe carefully to detect a change or anomaly.
    The police monitor suspicious locations.
    La police surveille les lieux suspects.
    To keep constant track of a situation.
    The doctors keep track of the patient's health status.
    Les médecins surveillent l'état de santé du patient.

    Etymology

    From Old French surveiller, derived from the Latin 'super-vigilare', which means to watch over.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep a close watch
    Observe with great attention.
    surveiller de près
    to be under surveillance
    To be continuously monitored.
    être sous surveillance
    to make sure to watch over
    To ensure that one is watching carefully over something.
    prendre soin de surveiller

    Related Words

    surveillance
    Action of monitoring.
    surveillance
    supervisor
    A person who monitors, often in a place like a school.
    surveillant
    monitored
    Who is under surveillance.
    surveillé

    Slang Meanings

    To watch someone or something.
    He is always watching his girlfriend on social media.
    Il est toujours en train de surveiller sa copine sur les réseaux sociaux.
    To discreetly gather information.
    I monitored his messages to see what he was saying.
    J'ai surveillé ses messages pour voir ce qu'il disait.