vigils

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
    fr: veille
  2. noun
    periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety
    fr: veille

examples

  1. The monks kept vigil all night.

    Les moines ont veillé toute la nuit.

  2. She spent many vigils by his bedside.

    Elle passa des nuits à son chevet.