English–French
“watch for” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/gete/
Example
Je guette son arrivée à la gare.
I am watching for his arrival at the station.
How to say “watch for” in French
“Watch for” in French is guetter.
A focused watcher stays ready to notice a person, event, or opening as soon as it appears.
Example sentences with guetter
Elle guette la réaction du public.
She watches for the audience's reaction.
Tips for using guetter
- Guetter takes a direct object, as in guetter son arrivée or guetter une occasion, whereas attendre emphasizes waiting rather than alert observation.