eavesdropping in French
eavesdropping in French is écoute clandestine — eavesdropping means the act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
eavesdropping in French
écoute clandestine
(telecommunication) The interception of electronic communication.
What does "eavesdropping" mean?
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noun The act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
"Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin."
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noun The interception of private electronic communications, such as phone calls or emails.
"The court ruled the government's eavesdropping on the journalist's emails was illegal."
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eavesdropping in a sentence
- Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin.
- The spy novel opens with a scene of eavesdropping in a hotel corridor.
- The court ruled the government's eavesdropping on the journalist's emails was illegal.
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What is "eavesdropping" in French?
"eavesdropping" in French is écoute clandestine. eavesdropping means: The act of secretly listening to a conversation that isn't meant for you.
How do you use "eavesdropping" in a sentence?
Example: "Eavesdropping on your neighbours is rude, even if their walls are thin." In French, "eavesdropping" is écoute clandestine.
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