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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
Exemples
He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.
Il s'assit sur le banc du parc et regarda 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 regardé les enfants jouer dans l'aire de jeux.
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
Exemples
She watched the stock market closely, monitoring the prices of her investments.
Elle observait attentivement le marché boursier, surveillant les prix de ses investissements.
The court case is being closely watched by the media.
L'affaire judiciaire est étroitement surveillée par les médias.
03
faire attention
used for saying that someone needs to be careful of a particular thing
Transitive: to watch sth
Exemples
Hey, watch your tone when speaking to your boss.
Hé, fais attention à ton ton quand tu parles à ton patron.
Watch your step! The floor is slippery.
Attention où vous mettez les pieds ! Le sol est glissant.
04
surveiller, garder
to take care of and look after someone or something for a period of time
Transitive: to watch sb/sth
Exemples
Can you watch my dog for the weekend?
Pouvez-vous garder mon chien pour le week-end?
Can you watch my plants while I'm away on vacation?
Pouvez-vous surveiller 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
Exemples
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 recueillir des preuves.
The police were watching the known gang members closely.
La police surveillait de près les membres connus du gang.
06
veiller, passer des nuits blanches
to stay awake during the night, especially in order to do something
Intransitive
Exemples
The dedicated scientist watched many nights in the laboratory, conducting experiments and analyzing data.
Le scientifique dévoué veilla de nombreuses nuits dans le laboratoire, menant des expériences et analysant des données.
The devout worshipper watched whole nights in the church, seeking divine guidance and strength.
Le fidèle adorateur veillait des nuits entières dans l'église, cherchant une guidance divine et de la force.
Watch
01
montre
a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket
Exemples
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
garde, vigile
a person whose duty is to protect a person or thing by observing them carefully
03
une veillée de rossignols, un groupe de rossignols
a group of nightingales
04
surveillance, garde
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, veille
the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
07
veille, vigile
the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
Arbre Lexical
rewatch
watcher
watching
watch
