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espion

espion

French

Noun

espion m ‎(plural espions, feminine espionne)

  1. spy (person who secretly watches)

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References

  1. ↑ Jacqueline Picoche, Jean-Claude Rolland, Dictionnaire étymologique du français, Paris 2009, Dictionnaires Le Robert, ISBN 978-2-84902-424-9
  2. ↑ Albert Dauzat, Jean Dubois, Henri Mitterand, Nouveau dictionnaire étymologique, Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1964

Norman

Etymology

Borrowing from French espion.

Noun

espion m ‎(plural espions)

  1. (Jersey) spy

Synonyms

Etymology

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

  • IPA(key): /ɛs.pjɔ̃/

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