Also means
bright, sharp (of a person)
Usage Note
Éveillé is the past participle of éveiller (to awaken) used as an adjective. Beyond the literal sense of 'not asleep', it commonly describes a mentally sharp or lively person — un enfant éveillé is a bright, curious child. The reflexive s'éveiller means to wake up or to become aware of something.
Examples
"L'enfant est très éveillé pour son âge."
Natural Translation
The child is very sharp for his age.
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