French translation of eavesdropping is 
écoute clandestine

Meaning of "eavesdropping" in English

Eavesdropping refers to the act of secretly listening to the private conversations of others without their consent. It involves someone deliberately trying to overhear or gather information by stealth, often for personal or intelligence purposes. This action is commonly associated with privacy invasion and may involve technological means like wiretapping or simply standing nearby. Eavesdropping is typically considered unethical and sometimes illegal, depending on intent and context.

Meaning of "écoute clandestine" in French

In French, "écoute clandestine" translates directly to eavesdropping and refers to the same act of listening secretly to private conversations. It encompasses the idea of gathering confidential information without the knowledge of those involved. Like in English, it is viewed negatively, often associated with privacy breaches, and may involve electronic surveillance or direct listening. The term implies a sense of illegality or unethical behavior, aligned with covert operations or spying.

Pronunciation of "eavesdropping" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈiːvzˌdrɒpɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains relatively consistent across English-speaking regions. However, slight variations might occur in vowel sounds, like the “eaves” part being pronounced with a longer or shorter "ee" sound, depending on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "écoute clandestine" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ekut klɑ̃dɛstin/

Pronunciation Variations: In different Francophone countries, slight variations may exist, particularly with the nasal vowel sounds, as in "clandestine," which may vary slightly in regions like Quebec or Belgium compared to standard French pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. He was caught eavesdropping on their conversation.
   (Il a été surpris à écouter clandestinement leur conversation.)

2. Eavesdropping can lead to misunderstandings and mistrust.
   (L'écoute clandestine peut entraîner des malentendus et de la méfiance.)

3. She suspected someone was eavesdropping through the door.
   (Elle soupçonnait quelqu'un d'écouter clandestinement derrière la porte.)

4. The journalist was charged with eavesdropping.
   (Le journaliste a été accusé d'écoute clandestine.)

5. Eavesdropping on private talks is illegal in many places.
   (L'écoute clandestine de conversations privées est illégale dans de nombreux endroits.)

6. He developed a habit of eavesdropping on family arguments.
   (Il a pris l'habitude d'écouter clandestinement les disputes familiales.)

7. They installed devices for remote eavesdropping.
   (Ils ont installé des dispositifs pour écouter clandestinement à distance.)

8. Eavesdropping is considered a breach of privacy.
   (L'écoute clandestine est considérée comme une violation de la vie privée.)

9. The detective relied on eavesdropping for clues.
   (Le détective s'appuyait sur l'écoute clandestine pour obtenir des indices.)

10. Eavesdropping can create ethical dilemmas in journalism.
    (L'écoute clandestine peut créer des dilemmes éthiques dans le journalisme.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "eavesdropping" in English

Synonyms: snooping, spying, listening in, overhearing, bugging, wiretapping, surveillance, prying, monitoring, eaveslooking.

Antonyms: ignoring, disregarding, neglecting, avoiding, overlooking.

Similar Words: surveillance, bugging, monitoring, spying, snooping.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "écoute clandestine" in French

Synonyms: espionnage, surveillance, interception, audition furtive, écoute secrète, surveillance électronique, observation discrète.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: observation, espionnage, interception, surveillance.

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