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vigil

UK
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/
US
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/

Translations

vigilnoun
vigils
pl
UK
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/
US
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/
The family held a vigil by the hospital bed, hoping for a recovery.
La famille a veillé au chevet de l’hôpital pendant la veillée, en espérant une guérison.
veilléeDans le contexte d’une manifestation pacifique, souvent aux chandelles.
The community organized a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the tragedy.
La communauté a organisé une veillée aux chandelles pour rendre hommage aux victimes de la tragédie.
Additional translations
vigileDans le registre religieux, pour la célébration liturgique de la veille d’une fête.
Synonyms
guard
monitoring
observance
surveillance
watch
vigiladjective
more vigil
Comp.
most vigil
Super.
UK
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl/
US
/ˈvɪdʒ.əl/
Used attributively to describe services, Masses, or events occurring on the eve of a festival.
Additional translations
de vigileEmploi liturgique.

Definitions

vigilnoun
A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray.
The family held a vigil by the hospital bed, hoping for a recovery.
A stationary, peaceful demonstration in support of a particular cause, typically without speeches.
The community organized a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the tragedy.
A devotional service or liturgical celebration held on the evening or night before a religious festival.
The Easter Vigil began at sunset and lasted several hours.
vigiladjective
Relating to or occurring on the eve of a religious festival.
They attended the vigil Mass before Christmas Day.
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