Surveillait (en. Watched)
/syʁ.vɛ.jɛ/
Slang Meanings
To be on the lookout.
He was in 'watching' mode, ready to react to the slightest alert.
Il était en mode 'surveillait', prêt à réagir à la moindre alerte.
To keep watch.
They were monitoring the area so that no one would disturb them.
Ils surveillaient la zone pour que personne ne les dérange.