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    Vigilance (en. Vigilance)

    viʒilɑ̃s

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of constant vigilance and attention.
    Vigilance is essential to prevent accidents.
    La vigilance est essentielle pour prévenir les accidents.
    Attentive monitoring of a situation.
    Authorities are vigilant in the face of the threat.
    Les autorités font preuve de vigilance face à la menace.
    Ability to detect signs of danger.
    His vigilance allowed him to avoid a major problem.
    Sa vigilance lui a permis d'éviter un problème majeur.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vigilantia', meaning 'state of wakefulness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have vigilance at work
    To be attentive and focused on one's tasks.
    Avoir la vigilance au travail
    To maintain one's vigilance
    To stay alert to potential dangers.
    Maintenir sa vigilance
    Increased vigilance
    State of heightened vigilance in a critical situation.
    Vigilance accrue

    Related Words

    vigilant
    One who shows vigilance.
    vigilant
    watch
    Step of monitoring or control.
    veille
    to monitor
    To observe carefully with vigilance.
    surveiller

    Slang Meanings

    State of alertness
    He is always in a total state of alertness.
    Il est toujours dans un état d'alerte total.
    To be on guard
    Stay on your guard, you never know what might happen.
    Reste sur tes gardes, tu sais jamais ce qui peut arriver.