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veilleur

watchman, night guard

noun veh-YEUR Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

veilleur is most commonly heard in veilleur de nuit (night watchman), a fixed expression for a security guard on night duty. The feminine form is veilleuse, which also means a night light or a pilot light on an appliance. The verb is veiller (to watch over, to stay up).

Examples

"Le veilleur de nuit surveille l'entrée."

Natural Translation

The night watchman watches the entrance.

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