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wake in French

wake in French is sillage, veillée funèbre, réveiller — wake means to stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

wake in French

sillage

noun

veillée funèbre

noun

A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.

réveiller

verb

(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

se réveiller

verb

(transitive) (often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.

What does "wake" mean?

verb To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.
"I woke up at six to catch the early train."
noun A gathering held before or after a funeral to remember the person who died.
"After the service, everyone gathered at the pub for the wake."
noun The trail of disturbed water left behind a moving boat, or turbulence left behind anything moving through air or water.
"Seagulls followed the ferry, wheeling above its white wake."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

wake in a sentence

I woke up at six to catch the early train.
Please don't wake the baby.
After the service, everyone gathered at the pub for the wake.
She told funny stories about her grandfather at the wake.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wake" in French?

"wake" in French is sillage, veillée funèbre, réveiller. wake means: To stop sleeping, or to rouse someone from sleep.

How do you use "wake" in a sentence?

Example: "I woke up at six to catch the early train." In French, "wake" is sillage, veillée funèbre, réveiller.

Are there other ways to say "wake" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "wake": sillage, veillée funèbre, réveiller, se réveiller.

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