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watch

UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑtʃ/
watch on
watch out
watch over
watchnoun
watches
pl
UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑtʃ/
Translations
He pulled out his pocket watch to see if they were late.
Il a sorti sa montre de poche pour voir s’ils étaient en retard.
veillesurveillance ou garde, souvent dans un contexte nocturne
The night watch was responsible for ensuring the safety of the town.
La veille de nuit était responsable de la sécurité de la ville.
Additional translations
quartsurtout dans le domaine maritime
vigilanceterme utilisé surtout en météorologie et dans les alertes officielles
programmeau sens d’émission, de film ou de documentaire que l’on regarde
Definitions
A small portable time-piece, especially one worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
He pulled out his pocket watch to see if they were late.
A period of vigil or surveillance, especially for keeping guard or observing something.
The night watch was responsible for ensuring the safety of the town.
A group of people, such as sailors, who take turns on duty, especially during the night.
The ship's watch changed every four hours to ensure constant vigilance.
An official alert issued by meteorological or other authorities indicating that conditions are favorable for a particular hazard.
A hurricane watch is in effect for the coastal region.
An act of viewing or something considered in terms of its viewing experience.
The new documentary is a fascinating watch.
Synonyms
timepiece
clock
wristwatch
chronometer
timer
watchverb
watched
Past Simple
watched
Past Participle
watching
ing-form
UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑːtʃ/
Translations
She likes to watch the sunset every evening.
Elle aime regarder le coucher du soleil chaque soir.
The detective was assigned to watch the suspect's house.
Le détective a été chargé de surveiller la maison du suspect.
He watched the project closely to ensure it stayed on schedule.
Il a suivi le projet de près pour s’assurer qu’il restait dans les délais.
garderau sens de garder ou protéger
The security guard was hired to watch the premises overnight.
L’agent de sécurité a été engagé pour garder les locaux pendant la nuit.
Additional translations
observer
épierobservation discrète ou secrète
Definitions
To look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
She likes to watch the sunset every evening.
To keep under careful, protective, or secret observation.
The detective was assigned to watch the suspect's house.
To follow the progress or development of something.
He watched the project closely to ensure it stayed on schedule.
To guard or protect someone or something.
The security guard was hired to watch the premises overnight.
Synonyms
observe
view
look at
monitor
gaze
scrutinize
inspect
survey
witness
perceive
watchadjective
UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑːtʃ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to a wrist-watch or time-keeping device (e.g., “watch battery”).
Translations
de montre
He replaced the broken watch strap with a leather one.
Il a remplacé le bracelet de montre cassé par un bracelet en cuir.
Definitions
Relating to or designed for a wristwatch or timepiece.
He replaced the broken watch strap with a leather one.
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