vigil in French
vigil in French is veille, veillée — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
vigil in French
veille
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
veillée
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
What does "vigil" mean?
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noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
"Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night."
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noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
"Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims."
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vigil in a sentence
- Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
- Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.
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What is "vigil" in French?
"vigil" in French is veille, veillée. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?
Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In French, "vigil" is veille, veillée.
Are there other ways to say "vigil" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "vigil": veille, veillée.
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