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watching

UK
/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
watching on
watching out
watching over
watchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something that is in the act of watching.
Translations
vigilantAu sens de « attentif, observateur ». Employé surtout pour décrire une personne qui prête une attention soutenue.
The watching guards noticed the slightest movement.
Les gardes vigilants ont remarqué le moindre mouvement.
Definitions
Engaged in the act of observing; alert and observant.
The watching guards noticed the slightest movement.
Synonyms
noticing
on the lookout
guarding
surveying
eyeing
looking
keeping watch
monitoring
alert
vigilant
attentive
watchful
observing
watchingnoun
watchings
pl
Translations
visionnageSurtout pour la télévision, les films et autres médias visuels.
Her favorite form of relaxation is binge watching on Sunday evenings.
Sa forme de détente préférée est le visionnage intensif le dimanche soir.
Bird watching is a popular hobby among nature enthusiasts.
L'observation des oiseaux est un passe-temps populaire chez les passionnés de nature.
Definitions
The act of observing something or someone attentively.
Bird watching is a popular hobby among nature enthusiasts.
The activity of viewing television, films, or other visual media.
Her favorite form of relaxation is binge watching on Sunday evenings.
Synonyms
attention
viewing
observing
monitoring
surveillance
gazing
scrutiny
watchverb

watching

Gerund

watched
Past Simple
watched
Past Participle
watching
Gerund
UK
/wɒtʃ/
US
/wɑːtʃ/
Translations
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.
She likes to watch the sunset every evening.
Elle aime regarder le coucher du soleil chaque soir.
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.
The detective was assigned to watch the suspect's house.
Le détective a été chargé de surveiller la maison du suspect.
Additional translations
épierobservation discrète ou secrète
observer
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
witness
survey
inspect
scrutinize
gaze
monitor
look at
view
observe
perceive
watchnoun
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.
watchadjective
Definitions
Relating to or designed for a wristwatch or timepiece.
He replaced the broken watch strap with a leather one.
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