eavesdrop

(Anglais)

Verb

1. (ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
2. To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house.
2. (countable, uncountable) The space around a house on which such water drips.
3. (countable) A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building.
4. (countable) The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From eaves + drop; the "listening" sense derives from the notion of the listener standing in the area denoted by the physical sense.

Concepts

écouter

être

écouter en cachette

être aux écoutes

chéneau

écouter discrètement

écoutes

aux

tendre l'oreille

épier

espionner

espionner (conversation)

écouter aux portes

Synonymes

overhear

wiretap

listen in

bug

🐛

monitor

tap

listen

intercept

eavesdrip

spy

play the eavesdropper

listen secretly

Traductions

origliare

lauschen

afluisteren

κρυφακούω

podsłuchiwać

horchen

αφουγκράζομαι

abhören

belauschen

escuchar indiscretamente

sgocciolatoio

kulak misafiri olmak

ωτακουστώ

ακούω

heimliches Hören