night watch

• Période de la nuit pendant laquelle une personne ou un groupe assure une surveillance ou une garde pour la sécurité ou la protection, souvent utilisée dans le contexte de tours de garde ou de tâches maritimes.

A period of time during the night when a person or group keeps watch for security or safety purposes, often used in contexts like security shifts or maritime duties.

1. Guard duty at nightB1formal

   A period of time during the night when a person or group keeps watch to protect property or ensure safety.

   garde de nuit

   • The security guard was assigned to the night watch.
   • During the night watch, he patrolled the building every hour.
   • The night watch reported a suspicious noise near the gate.

2. Historical time periodB2formal

   A division of the night in ancient times, often used for military or civic guard duty.

   veille de nuit

   • In medieval times, the night watch was crucial for city safety.
   • The soldiers stood the night watch at the castle walls.
   • The night watch was divided into three shifts.