What does guetter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word guetter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use guetter in French.

The word guetter in French means watch out for , be on the lookout for, keep an eye out for, await. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word guetter

watch out for , be on the lookout for

verbe transitif (surveiller, épier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le cambrioleur guettait le départ des propriétaires. Les policiers guettent ses allées et venues.
The police officers are watching his comings and goings.

keep an eye out for

verbe transitif (attendre que [qqn] passe)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il ne faut surtout pas que je rate ce colis alors je guette le facteur.
I absolutely mustn't miss that parcel, so I'm keeping an eye out for the postman.

await

verbe transitif (menacer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Si Nathalie continue à travailler ainsi comme une folle, le burn out la guette.

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