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vigils

UK
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪlz/
US
/ˈvɪdʒ.əlz/

Translations

vigilnoun

vigils

pl

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
watch
guard
surveillance
observance
monitoring

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.
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