What does sentinelle in French mean?

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

The word sentinelle in French means sentry, sentinel, guard, watchman. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word sentinelle

sentry, sentinel

nom féminin (soldat qui fait le guet)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Attention, les sentinelles sont armées.
Watch out -- the sentries are armed.

guard, watchman

nom féminin (personne qui observe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quelques chasseurs sont placés en sentinelle à l'entrée du bois.
Several hunters are placed as guards (or: watchmen) at the entrance to the woods.

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