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qui vive

/kiː viːv/

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phrase

/kiː viːv/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее выражение, означающее 'настороже' или 'бдительный', происходящее от французского окрика часового 'кто идёт?'. Используется во фразе 'on the qui vive' для обозначения состояния бдительности или внимательности.

An archaic expression meaning 'on the alert' or 'watchful', derived from French sentry challenge meaning 'who goes there?'. Used in the phrase 'on the qui vive' to indicate being vigilant or attentive.

  1. Alert or watchfulC2formal

    A state of being on the lookout or alert for something, especially danger or opportunity.

    ruНастороже

    • The guards were on the qui vive for any intruders.
    • She remained on the qui vive during the negotiations.
    • The journalist was always on the qui vive for a breaking story.