Rechercher
to watch
01
regarder, observer
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Ditransitive: to watch sb do sth
Example
He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.
Il s'est assis sur le banc du parc et a regardé le coucher de soleil.
She sat on the park bench and watched the children play in the playground.
Elle s'est assise sur le banc du parc et a observé les enfants jouer dans le terrain de jeu.
02
observer
to actively pay attention and observe in order to notice any changes or developments
Transitive: to watch developments or activities of something or someone
Example
She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.
The court case is being closely watched by the media.
03
faire attention
used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing
Transitive: to watch sth
Example
Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
Hé, fais attention à ton ton en parlant à ton patron.
Watch your step!
Faites attention! Le sol est glissant.
04
s'occuper de, garder
to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Example
Can you watch my dog for the weekend?
Peux-tu garder mon chien pour le week-end ?
Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?
Peux-tu t'occuper de mes plantes pendant que je suis en vacances ?
05
surveiller, observer
to observe and monitor someone's activities over an extended period without their knowledge
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Example
A private investigator was hired to watch a cheating spouse and gather evidence.
Un détective privé a été engagé pour surveiller un conjoint infidèle et rassembler des preuves.
The police were watching the known gang members closely.
La police surveillait de près les membres connus du gang.
06
veiller, surveiller
to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something
Intransitive
Example
The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.
Le scientifique dévoué veillait de nombreuses nuits dans le laboratoire, conduisant des expériences et analysant des données.
The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.
Le fervent adorateur veillait dans l'église toute la nuit, cherchant la guidance et la force divines.
Watch
01
montre
a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket
Example
He wears his watch every day, even when he goes swimming.
Il porte sa montre tous les jours, même quand il va nager.
Her watch has a leather strap and a gold dial.
Sa montre a un bracelet en cuir et un cadran en or.
02
gardien, veilleur
a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully
03
roulau, chanteuses
a group of nightingales
04
veille, surveillance
a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
05
quart, garde
a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
06
garde, veillée
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
07
veillée, garde
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
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