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    Veillée (en. Vigil)

    /vɛ.je/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Activity or event taking place in the evening or at night.
    We organized a vigil to celebrate Marie's birthday.
    Nous avons organisé une veillée pour fêter l'anniversaire de Marie.
    Period of time spent awake after sunset.
    He enjoys spending his evenings reading books.
    Il aime passer ses veillées à lire des livres.
    Moment of sharing around a fire or a discussion.
    Vigils by the fireplace are greatly appreciated in winter.
    Les veillées au coin du feu sont très appréciées en hiver.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to watch," derived from Latin "vigilia."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Christmas vigil
    Celebration that takes place on Christmas Eve.
    veillée de Noël
    wake vigil
    Gathering to honor a deceased person before burial.
    veillée funèbre
    informational vigil
    Meeting to discuss a specific topic.
    veillée d'information

    Related Words

    watch
    The act of staying awake.
    veille
    vigilance
    State of being attentive and aware.
    vigilance
    lookout
    Act of monitoring, staying alert.
    aguet

    Slang Meanings

    Partying late into the night.
    We had a great vigil at Paul's place.
    On a fait une belle veillée chez Paul.
    Burning hours of sleep.
    After that vigil, I'm exhausted at work.
    Après cette veillée, je suis crevé au boulot.