English–French

“alertness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kiviv/

Example

Restez sur le qui-vive.

Stay on the alert.

Illustration for qui-vive (alertness)

How to say “alertness” in French

“Alertness” in French is qui-vive.

A watchful guard poised to notice danger or a sudden change and respond at once.

Full entry for qui-vive: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with qui-vive

La nouvelle a mis tout le monde sur le qui-vive.

The news put everyone on alert.

Tips for using qui-vive

  • Qui-vive is masculine, so standard usage has le qui-vive and être sur le qui-vive.

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