Chaperons Meaning in English
word · lemma: chaperon
Definition
People, usually adults, who accompany young people to supervise and ensure their behavior, especially at events or trips.
Usage & Nuances
'Chaperons' is old-fashioned for adult supervisors on trips and events, often for teenagers. Common in schools or formal occasions. Do not confuse with 'chaperone' (verb) which means to act as a chaperon.
Spanish: acompañantes (responsables/instructores)Portuguese (BR): acompanhantes (responsáveis/monitores)Portuguese (PT): acompanhantes (responsáveis/monitores)Chinese (Simplified): 监护人 - 陪同人员Chinese (Traditional): 監護人 - 陪同人員Hindi: संरक्षक - अभिभावक (सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रम में)Arabic: مشرفون - مرافقون (للفتيان/الفتيات)Bengali: অভিভাবক - তত্ত্বাবধায়কRussian: сопровождающие - сопровождающие взрослыеJapanese: 付き添い人 - 引率者Vietnamese: người giám sát - người đi kèmKorean: 인솔자 - 보호자Turkish: refakatçi - gözetmenUrdu: نگران - سرپرستIndonesian: pendamping - pengawas
Example Sentences
Some of the chaperons even joined us on the dance floor.
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The students were always watched by two chaperons on the school trip.
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Parents volunteered to be chaperons for the dance.
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We need more chaperons for the field trip next week.
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Without enough chaperons, the trip might be canceled.
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The chaperons kept an eye on everyone but still let us have fun.
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