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    Veillé (en. Day before)

    /vɛ.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Translation: Who has remained awake for a certain period of time.
    Translation: After a long night of work, he was extremely awake.
    Après une longue nuit de travail, il était extrêmement veillé.
    Translation: Referring to a person who is not sleeping.
    Translation: Students often have to stay awake to prepare for their exams.
    Les étudiants doivent souvent être veillés pour préparer leurs examens.

    Etymology

    Translation: From the verb 'veiller', derived from the Latin 'vigilare', meaning to stay awake.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Translation: to be awake
    Translation: To be attentive or aware of a situation.
    être veillé
    Translation: awake over something
    Translation: To watch over or take care of something.
    veillé sur quelque chose

    Related Words

    Translation: watch
    Translation: Action of staying awake or being vigilant.
    veille
    Translation: vigilance
    Translation: State of being attentive and on guard.
    vigilance
    Translation: sleep
    Translation: State of temporary loss of consciousness.
    sommeil

    Slang Meanings

    Translation: To be on alert
    Translation: He is awake like a hawk during the meeting.
    Il est veillé comme un faucon pendant la réunion.
    Translation: To be enjoying a party without sleeping
    Translation: We had an all-nighter dancing until morning.
    On a fait une nuit veillé à danser jusqu'au matin.