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How to Say ‘I'm watching the left.’ in French

Je surveille la gauche.

zhuh sur-VAY lah gohsh

[zhuh sur-VAY lah gohsh]

Phrase Breakdown

Je surveille

zhuh sur-VAY

I'm watching / keeping an eye on

This comes from 'surveiller'. The 'eille' ending sounds like 'ey', so you say 'sur-vey'.

Example

Je surveille les enfants.

I'm watching the kids.

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Example

Je suis content.

I am happy.

surveille

[sur-VAY]

watch / keep an eye on

From 'surveiller': to monitor or guard an area.

Example

Je surveille la porte.

I'm watching the door.

la gauche.

lah gohsh

the left

'Gauche' is a feminine noun meaning 'left side'. Say it 'gohsh'.

Example

Tourne à gauche.

Turn left.

Words in this phrase

[lah]

the (feminine singular)

Definite article used before a feminine singular noun.

Example

La réservation est déjà confirmée pour samedi soir.

The reservation is already confirmed for Saturday evening.

gauche

[gohsh]

left

Direction meaning left side.

Example

La pharmacie est à gauche.

The pharmacy is on the left.

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