spy

US /spaɪ/
UK /spaɪ/
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1.

espion, agent secret

a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor

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The government arrested a foreign spy.
Le gouvernement a arrêté un espion étranger.
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She worked as a spy during the war.
Elle a travaillé comme espionne pendant la guerre.
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1.

espionner, surveiller

to secretly gather information about someone or something

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He was caught spying on his neighbors.
Il a été pris en train d'espionner ses voisins.
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The agency was accused of spying on its own citizens.
L'agence a été accusée d'espionner ses propres citoyens.
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2.

apercevoir, discerner

to suddenly notice or see something

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I think I spy a familiar face in the crowd.
Je crois que j'aperçois un visage familier dans la foule.
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Can you spy any ships on the horizon?
Peux-tu apercevoir des navires à l'horizon ?
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