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    Veiller (en. To watch)

    /vɛ.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To monitor, take care of something or someone.
    She has to watch over her younger brother during the night.
    Elle doit veiller sur son jeune frère pendant la nuit.
    To stay awake, not to sleep.
    We stayed up all night talking.
    Nous avons veillé toute la nuit à discuter.
    To take care of a particular aspect.
    We must ensure the safety of the children.
    Il faut veiller à la sécurité des enfants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vigilare', which means 'to be vigilant, to keep awake'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stay up late
    To remain awake until late at night.
    veiller tard
    watch over someone
    To monitor and take care of someone.
    veiller sur quelqu'un
    ensure something
    To take care of something.
    veiller à quelque chose

    Related Words

    vigil
    The state of being awake or keeping someone awake.
    veille
    vigilance
    The state of being alert and ready to react.
    vigilance
    watcher
    A person who watches over something or someone.
    veilleur

    Slang Meanings

    To be on high alert.
    We must watch like a hawk during the party.
    Il faut veiller comme un faucon pendant la fête.
    To stay vigilant.
    After the movie, we made sure not to go out in a group.
    Après le film, nous avons veillé à ne pas sortir en groupe.