shadow in French
shadow in French is ombre, filer, prendre en filature — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
shadow in French
ombre
filer
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
prendre en filature
(particularly, espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
What does "shadow" mean?
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noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
"Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
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noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
"The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
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verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
"The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
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adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
"The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
shadow in a sentence
- Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
- The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
- The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts.
- The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shadow" in French?
"shadow" in French is ombre, filer, prendre en filature. shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?
Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In French, "shadow" is ombre, filer, prendre en filature.
Are there other ways to say "shadow" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shadow": ombre, filer, prendre en filature.
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