noun🔗ShareLe goutte-à-goutte de la pluie des avant-toits d'une maisonThe dripping of rain from the eaves of a house"After a long, heavy rain, the eavesdrop was constant and rhythmic, making a soothing sound outside my window. "Après une longue et forte pluie, le goutte-à-goutte était constant et rythmé, produisant un son apaisant à l'extérieur de ma fenêtre.architectureweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvant-toitThe space around a house on which such water drips"The dripping water from the eaves made a loud sound all night. "L'eau qui gouttait de l'avant-toit a fait un bruit fort toute la nuit.architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareJudasA concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building"The spy used the building's eavesdrop to listen to the secret meeting happening inside. "L'espion a utilisé le judas du bâtiment pour écouter la réunion secrète qui se déroulait à l'intérieur.architecturebuildingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉcoute clandestine, espionnageThe act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard"The teenager's eavesdrop on his parents' conversation revealed their plans for his surprise birthday party. "L'écoute clandestine de l'adolescent de la conversation de ses parents a révélé leurs plans pour sa fête d'anniversaire surprise.communicationactionsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉcouter aux portes, espionnerTo hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in."I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal."J'espère que personne n'a écouté notre conversation hier soir, car elle est devenue très personnelle.communicationactionsoundsocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉcouter aux portes, espionnerTo listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them."The spy eavesdropped on the teacher's conversation to learn the upcoming test questions. "L'espion a écouté aux portes de la conversation du professeur pour connaître les questions du prochain test.organismactionbiologyanimalcommunicationenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading