English–French
“security guard” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛjœʁ/
Example
Le veilleur a appelé la police hier soir.
The security guard called the police last night.
How to say “security guard” in French
“Security guard” in French is veilleur.
A person stationed at a place through the night, watching for trouble and ready to alert others.
Example sentences with veilleur
Un veilleur de nuit a fermé la porte du magasin.
A night watchman closed the store door.
Tips for using veilleur
- The feminine form veilleuse also means a night-light, so context distinguishes the person from the small lamp.
Other French words for “security guard”
Le surveillant vérifie les caméras.
The security guard checks the cameras.