English–French

“spy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛspjɔ̃/

Example

C'est un espion.

He is a spy.

Illustration for espion (spy)

How to say “spy” in French

“Spy” in French is espion.

A person working in the shadows who gathers useful facts and forwards them to a hidden recipient.

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

Example sentences with espion

La police a arrêté un espion infiltré.

The police arrested an undercover spy.

Tips for using espion

  • Espion usually suggests organized or state intelligence, whereas informateur is a broader term for someone who supplies information.

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