veiller
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veiller
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. to stay up
Les enfants ne voulaient pas aller se coucher et ont veillé très tard.The children didn't want to go to bed and stayed up very late.
b. to stay awake
J’ai bu énormément de café pour pouvoir veiller le plus longtemps possible.I drank a lot of coffee so that I could stay awake as long as possible.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. to watch over
Mon père a dû veiller ma sœur toute la nuit car elle avait beaucoup de fièvre.My father had to watch over my sister all night because she had a high fever.
a. to keep vigil over
Ma grand-mère veilla mon grand-père pour lui dire un dernier au revoir.My grandmother kept vigil over my grandfather to say a last goodbye to him.
a. to watch
L’enseignant veille sur les élèves pendant qu’ils passent l'épreuve.The teacher watches the students while they are taking the exam.
b. to look after
Mon cousin veille sur la maison pour moi quand je suis en voyage d’affaires.My cousin looks after the house for me when I'm away on business.
c. to watch over
Corine sentait qu’elle avait un ange gardien qui veillait toujours sur elle.Corine felt she had a guardian angel who was always watching over her.
d. to take care of
Mes parents veillent sur les enfants le mercredi après-midi.My parents take care of the kids on Wednesday afternoons.
a. to make sure
Lorsque vous quittez la maison, veillez à ce que toutes les portes soient verrouillées.When you leave the house, make sure all the doors are locked.
b. to take care
Nous devons veiller à ne pas endommager le mur lors du perçage.We need to take care not to damage the wall when drilling.
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