vigilance

vigilance

Attention portée à ce qui se passe pour repérer rapidement les dangers ou problèmes possibles.

En anglais simple : Careful watching so that you notice possible dangers or problems quickly.

• The guards maintained their vigilance.
• Constant vigilance helps prevent accidents.
• The police called for greater vigilance against theft.

Comment l'utiliser : vigilance against something (Vigilance against fraud is essential when buying online.)

Synonymes : watchfulness, alertness

Contraires : inattention

Expressions courantes : constant vigilance, maintain vigilance, vigilance against something

attention soutenue, vigilance

Attention soigneuse maintenue dans la durée sans perdre sa concentration.

En anglais simple : Careful attention that continues over time without losing focus.

• The task required sustained vigilance.
• Her vigilance in checking the figures kept the report accurate.
• Hours of careful monitoring tested the team's vigilance.

Synonymes : attentiveness, close attention

Contraires : inattention

Expressions courantes : sustained vigilance, continuous vigilance, vigilance in something