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/syʁ.vɛ.jɑ̃s/
Translation
surveillance, monitoring
Word origin
From surveiller ('to watch over'), from sur- ('over') and veiller ('to keep watch'), from Latin vigilare ('to be awake, to watch').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vigilare
- English cognates
- surveillance, vigil
Grammar
Examples
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The building is under surveillance day and night.
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Surveillance cameras are installed everywhere.
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The patient remains under medical supervision.
renforcée.
Border surveillance has been strengthened.
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The children play under the supervision of an adult.
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