shadowing in French
shadowing in French is effet de masque, observation — shadowing means the act of secretly following and watching someone, keeping them under close observation.
shadowing in French
effet de masque
The effect of being shadowed (in the sense of blocked), as from a light source or radio transmission.
observation
(education) A work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the work day as a shadow to a competent worker.
What does "shadowing" mean?
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noun The act of secretly following and watching someone, keeping them under close observation.
"The detective spent three days shadowing the suspect before making an arrest."
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noun A period of following a professional through their working day to learn about a job first-hand.
"The student spent a week shadowing a surgeon as part of her career research."
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noun The effect of one thing blocking or dimming another, such as light or a signal.
"Tall buildings can cause shadowing that weakens mobile phone reception."
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shadowing in a sentence
- The detective spent three days shadowing the suspect before making an arrest.
- She noticed a stranger shadowing her on the walk home.
- The student spent a week shadowing a surgeon as part of her career research.
- Tall buildings can cause shadowing that weakens mobile phone reception.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "shadowing" in French?
"shadowing" in French is effet de masque, observation. shadowing means: The act of secretly following and watching someone, keeping them under close observation.
How do you use "shadowing" in a sentence?
Example: "The detective spent three days shadowing the suspect before making an arrest." In French, "shadowing" is effet de masque, observation.
Are there other ways to say "shadowing" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "shadowing": effet de masque, observation.
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