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Meaning of
qui vive
in English
qui vive
us
//ˈkiː ˈviːv//
uk
//ˈkiː ˈviːv//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
a
condition
of
intense
watchfulness
;
increased
awareness
The
soldiers
were
on
qui
vive
,
waiting
for
the
enemy's
next
move
.
a
state
of
heightened
alertness
;
readiness
(
before
battle
)
The
hikers
maintained
a
qui
vive
,
aware
of
the
potential
dangers
in
the
wilderness
.
Base Words
vive
qui
