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"veiller"

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Definition: to stay/sit up, be on watch, be awake, spend the evening

Qui va veiller ce soir ? - Who's going to stay up / Who's on watch tonight?

veiller à

to look after, see to, monitor

Nous devons veiller aux intérêts de nos clients - We must look after our clients' interests

Veillez à ce que tout le monde soit à l'aise - Make sure that everyone is comfortable

Related: la veille - eve, brink, night before

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Pronunciation: [vay yay]Audio Link

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