agent in French
agent in French is agent, agente, espion — agent means a person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
agent in French
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agent
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
agente
One who acts for, or in the place of, another (the principal), by that person's authority; someone entrusted to act on behalf of or in behalf of another, such as to transact business for them.
agent
Someone who works for an intelligence agency: whether an officer or employee thereof or anyone else who agrees to help their efforts (for ideology, for money, as blackmailee, or otherwise).
espion
Someone who works for an intelligence agency: whether an officer or employee thereof or anyone else who agrees to help their efforts (for ideology, for money, as blackmailee, or otherwise).
complément d'agent
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".
agent
(grammar) The participant of a situation that carries out the action in this situation, e.g. "the boy" in the sentences "The boy kicked the ball" and "The ball was kicked by the boy".
What does "agent" mean?
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noun A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
"The talent agent found her a part in a new television series."
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noun A person who works, often secretly, for a government or intelligence organization.
"In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy."
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noun A substance or force that produces an effect.
"Yeast is the raising agent that makes the bread dough rise."
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agent in a sentence
- The talent agent found her a part in a new television series.
- Her literary agent negotiated the book deal.
- In the film, a secret agent escapes from a heavily guarded embassy.
- The agent passed classified information to headquarters.
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What is "agent" in French?
"agent" in French is agent, agente, espion. agent means: A person who acts on behalf of another, especially in business or legal matters.
How do you use "agent" in a sentence?
Example: "The talent agent found her a part in a new television series." In French, "agent" is agent, agente, espion.
Are there other ways to say "agent" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "agent": agent, agente, espion, complément d'agent.
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