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    Espions (en. Spies)

    ɛ.spjɔ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who spies to obtain secret information.
    Spies infiltrate organizations to gather sensitive data.
    Les espions infiltrent des organisations pour recueillir des données sensibles.
    A secret agent in the service of a government.
    The spy was sent abroad for a delicate mission.
    L'espion a été envoyé à l'étranger pour une mission délicate.
    A generic term for individuals who collect information stealthily.
    Spies often have hidden identities.
    Les espions ont souvent des identités cachées.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'espionner', derived from the Latin 'specionem' meaning 'observation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    industrial espionage
    The practice of monitoring the activities of a competing company to obtain information.
    espionnage industriel
    like a spy
    To act discreetly or secretly, often to gather information.
    comme un espion
    to act as a spy
    To observe someone discreetly without their knowledge.
    faire l'espion

    Related Words

    to spy
    Secretly observing someone to obtain information.
    espionner
    surveillance
    The act of monitoring or following someone to gather data.
    surveillance
    confidential
    Refers to information that must remain secret.
    confidentiel

    Slang Meanings

    Snitch
    He's a real snitch, always on the lookout for others' secrets.
    Il est un vrai mouchard, toujours à l'affût des secrets des autres.
    Cop
    They call him the group's cop; he knows everything about everyone.
    On l'appelle le flic du groupe, il sait tout sur tout le monde.
    Delegate
    This delegate knows too much; he spies on everyone.
    Ce délégué en sait trop, il espionne tout le monde.