English–French

“informant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃dik/

Example

J'ai rencontré un indic hier soir.

I met an informant last night.

Illustration for indic (informant)

How to say “informant” in French

“Informant” in French is indic.

A human link who secretly carries useful information from the hidden side of an investigation.

Full entry for indic: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with indic

Des sources ont confirmé qu'il y avait un indic parmi les invités.

Sources confirmed that there was an informant among the guests.

Tips for using indic

  • Indic belongs to informal speech and may sound derogatory, while informateur or source suits more neutral contexts.

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