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    Veillait (en. Watched)

    /vɛ.jɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To be awake, to maintain a state of vigilance.
    He was watching over his child during the night.
    Il veillait sur son enfant pendant la nuit.
    To monitor or control something.
    She was watching over the building's security.
    Elle veillait sur la sécurité du bâtiment.
    To be attentive to something.
    He ensured that everything was done on time.
    Il veillait à ce que tout soit fait dans les délais.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'veiller', derived from the Latin 'vigilare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stay up late
    To stay awake until a late hour of the night.
    veiller tard
    keep a watchful eye
    To remain vigilant and closely monitor a situation.
    veiller au grain
    watch over someone
    To take care of someone or look after their well-being.
    veiller sur quelqu'un

    Related Words

    watch
    The action of staying awake or anticipating something.
    veille
    awaken
    The act of making someone awake.
    éveiller
    vigilance
    Particular attention given to a situation.
    vigilance

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the case.
    He is always there, keeping an eye on everything that happens.
    Il est toujours là, il veille sur tout ce qui se passe.
    To be on the lookout.
    She watches like a hawk, ready to react.
    Elle veille comme un faucon, prête à réagir.