English–French

“lookout post” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/viʒi/

Example

Il est monté à la vigie.

He climbed up to the lookout post.

Illustration for vigie (lookout post)

How to say “lookout post” in French

“Lookout post” in French is vigie.

A lookout standing high above the surroundings, or the elevated station from which the lookout watches and signals danger.

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

Example sentences with vigie

On a installé une vigie sur la falaise.

They installed a watch post on the cliff.

Tips for using vigie

  • Vigie is feminine, so the usual form is la vigie, even when it refers to a male lookout.

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