vigilant

• Décrit une personne qui est attentive et sur ses gardes, en particulier pour éviter un danger ou des ennuis.

Describes someone who is watchful and alert, especially to avoid danger or trouble.

1. Watchful and alertB2formal

   Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

   Vigilant (qui veille avec attention)

   • The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night.
   • Parents must be vigilant when their children are near water.
   • The police urged the public to stay vigilant against pickpockets.

   Synonymesalertattentivecarefulcircumspectobservanton guardwarywatchful

   Antonymescarelessheedlessinattentivenegligentobliviousunwary