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Surveiller

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Definition: to watch, keep an eye on, supervise

Pouvez-vous surveiller ma valise ? - Can you keep an eye on my suitcase?

Mes parents n'ont pas surveillé mon éducation - My parents didn't supervise my education.

Related: la surveillance - watch, supervision; un surveillant - guard, supervisor

(click the little red + white graphic below to hear the Mot du jour pronounced)
Pronunciation: [sur vay yay] Audio Link

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