English–French
“sentry” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃tinɛl/
Example
La sentinelle surveille l'entrée.
The sentry is guarding the entrance.
How to say “sentry” in French
“Sentry” in French is sentinelle.
A watchful figure posted near a guarded place, noticing threats before they pass the point of watch.
Example sentences with sentinelle
Le réseau sentinelle détecte une hausse de cas de grippe.
The sentinel network detects a rise in flu cases.
Tips for using sentinelle
- In ordinary nonmilitary contexts, garde or agent de sécurité is often more natural than sentinelle for a security guard.