No. 2,437 in French
surveiller
To watch over, monitor, or keep an eye on.
In a sentence
Elle doit surveiller les enfants au parc.
She needs to supervise the children at the park.
In this sentence, 'surveiller' means to keep an attentive watch over or supervise someone or something, in this case, ensuring the safety and behavior of children in a park setting.
Le professeur surveille les examens pour s'assurer qu'il n'y a pas de tricherie.
The teacher oversees the exams to ensure there is no cheating.
Here, 'surveiller' refers to monitoring a situation attentively to prevent improper activities, specifically keeping an eye on students during exams.
Il faut surveiller votre consommation de sucre pour rester en bonne santé.
You have to monitor your sugar consumption to stay healthy.
In this context, 'surveiller' conveys the action of controlling or paying careful attention to one's actions or habits, such as being mindful of dietary choices.
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