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to eavesdrop
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écouter aux portes, espionner
to secretly listen to a conversation without the knowledge or consent of those involved
Intransitive: to eavesdrop on a conversation
Example
The journalist discreetly eavesdropped on the confidential meeting to gather exclusive information.
As she walked down the hallway, she could n't help but eavesdrop on the discussion in the adjacent room.
Kids often eavesdrop on their parents' discussions, trying to understand grown-up matters.
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