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on the qui vive

/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/

Traduction: Expression idiomatique signifiant être sur ses gardes, vigilant ou attentif, souvent utilisée dans des contextes exigeant prudence ou disposition à agir.

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/ɒn ðə kiː viːv/C2formal
  • frExpression idiomatique signifiant être sur ses gardes, vigilant ou attentif, souvent utilisée dans des contextes exigeant prudence ou disposition à agir.

An idiomatic expression meaning to be on the alert, watchful, or vigilant, often used in contexts requiring careful attention or readiness for action.

  1. Alert and watchfulC2formal

    Being very attentive, vigilant, or on the lookout for something.

    frsur le qui-vive

    • The security guard was on the qui vive for any suspicious activity.
    • She remained on the qui vive during the entire negotiation.
    • The soldiers were on the qui vive, expecting an attack at any moment.