Wardes (en. Wardes)

waʁd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Security or protection device in a specific environment.
Security wardes were installed to protect the building against intrusions.
Les wardes de sécurité ont été installées pour protéger le bâtiment contre les intrusions.
Action of keeping a place or a group safe.
He was assigned to the wardes of the shopping center during the night.
Il a été chargé de la wardes du centre commercial pendant la nuit.

Etymology

The word 'wardes' comes from Old English 'weardian', which means to protect or to guard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make wardes
Ensuring the protection or security of a place.
faire des wardes
night wardes
Taking care of security during the night.
wardes de nuit

Related Words

guard
Person or device responsible for security.
garde
protection
Means to defend something against dangers.
protection
security
State of being protected from dangers.
sécurité

Slang Meanings

To be on guard against something or someone.
One must always be wardes of strangers.
Il faut toujours être wardes des étrangers.
To be wary of a situation.
I am wardes about this matter.
Je suis wardes à propos de cette affaire.