French Meaning of eavesdrop

écouter aux portes

Other French words related to écouter aux portes

Definitions and Meaning of eavesdrop in English

Wordnet

eavesdrop (v)

listen without the speaker's knowledge

Webster

eavesdrop (v. i.)

To stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence, to listen secretly to what is said in private.

Webster

eavesdrop (n.)

The water which falls in drops from the eaves of a house.

FAQs About the word eavesdrop

écouter aux portes

listen without the speaker's knowledgeTo stand under the eaves, near a window or at the door, of a house, to listen and learn what is said within doors; hence,

entendre,écouter en cachette,Surveiller,entendre par inadvertance,espion,assister,Bogue,espionner,Robinet,écouter

No antonyms found.

eaves => avant-toit, eavedrop => espionner, eau forte => eau-forte, eau de vie => eau-de-vie, eau de toilette => Eau de toilette,