espion
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Derived from Old French espie (“spy”), under influence of Italian spione (“spy”).[1] According to another theory, French espion is borrowed from Italian spione.[2] The word is ultimately of Germanic origin.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
espion m (plural espions, feminine espionne)
- spy (person who secretly watches)
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Further reading[edit]
- “espion” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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Norman[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Noun[edit]
espion m (plural espions)
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Pronunciation[edit]
Audio (Béarn) (file)
Noun[edit]
espion m (plural espions, feminine espiona, feminine plural espionas)
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