English–French

“keep an eye on” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/syʁveje/

Example

Les parents surveillent leur enfant au parc.

The parents are keeping an eye on their child at the park.

Illustration for surveiller (keep an eye on)

How to say “keep an eye on” in French

“Keep an eye on” in French is surveiller.

An attentive guardian keeps something in view over time, checking its condition and preventing trouble.

Full entry for surveiller: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with surveiller

Je dois surveiller la cuisson du gâteau.

I have to monitor the cake's baking.

Tips for using surveiller

  • Surveiller usually implies responsibility and continuity, so it fits monitoring a child, a fire, or a machine better than the more neutral regarder.

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