English–French
“stay up” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/veje/
Example
Ce soir, je vais veiller tard pour finir mes devoirs.
Tonight, I am going to stay up late to finish my homework.
How to say “stay up” in French
“Stay up” in French is veiller.
A night watch beside a person, with alert care extending into the late hours.
Example sentences with veiller
Les parents veillent tard quand leurs enfants sont malades.
The parents stay up late when their children are sick.
Tips for using veiller
- Veiller tard describes staying up late, whereas rester éveillé is the more neutral expression for simply remaining awake.