French Conversation · Level 122
60 words
French word
sentinelle
Pronunciation
IPA/sɑ̃tinɛl/
Meaning
- feminine nounsentry
Example
La sentinelle surveille l'entrée.
The sentry is guarding the entrance.
More examples
Le réseau sentinelle détecte une hausse de cas de grippe.
The sentinel network detects a rise in flu cases.
Core concept
A watchful figure posted near a guarded place, noticing threats before they pass the point of watch.
Common phrases
rôle de sentinelle
role of a sentry
réseau sentinelle
sentinel network
Similar words
gardien: A person who protects a building or premises and monitors access and equipment.
garde: A guard who works rotating shifts to control passage and entry at a protected site.
agent de sécurité: A security officer who patrols and manages areas to protect people and property.
Definition in French
Personne postée pour surveiller un lieu et signaler tout danger, souvent dans un contexte militaire ou de sécurité.
Word origin
The French noun sentinelle comes through Italian sentinella and ultimately relates to Latin sentire, meaning to perceive or become aware.
Usage tips
- In ordinary nonmilitary contexts, garde or agent de sécurité is often more natural than sentinelle for a security guard.
Other meanings
- watchmannoun