What is the meaning of qui vive in French?

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French Dictionary Word Meaning of qui vive

1.1 who goes there? (a sentry's challenge to an intruder)

Part of Speech - French Dictionary word qui vive

qui vive is a Phrase. A group of related words functioning as a single unit in a sentence

French Dictionary Synonyms of qui vive

qui va là ?

History of qui vive

Literally, “[long] live who?”, used by sentries to ask for the allegiance of oncoming folk. vive … (“long live …”) is a common expression of support.

French Dictionary Prnounciation of qui vive

/ki viv/