"qui vive" meaning in French

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Phrase

IPA: /ki viv/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-qui vive.wav
Etymology: Literally, “[long] live who?”, used by sentries to ask for the allegiance of oncoming folk. vive … (“long live …”) is a common expression of support. Etymology templates: {{m-g|􂀿long􂁀 live who?}} “[long] live who?”, {{lit|􂀿long􂁀 live who?}} Literally, “[long] live who?”, {{m|fr|vive|vive …|long live …}} vive … (“long live …”) Head templates: {{fr-phrase}} qui vive
  1. who goes there? (a sentry's challenge to an intruder) Synonyms: qui va là ? Derived forms: sur le qui-vive
    Sense id: en-qui_vive-fr-phrase-MdIqEIsL Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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