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onlooker

/ˈɒnˌlʊkə/

/ˈɑnˌlʊkɚ/

Translations

onlookernoun

onlookers

/ˈɒnˌlʊkə/

/ˈɑnˌlʊkɚ/

spectateurPersonne qui regarde une scène, un événement ou un incident sans y prendre part.

The onlooker stood by the roadside, observing the parade as it passed by.

Le spectateur se tenait au bord de la route, observant le défilé qui passait.

Additional translations

curieuxSurtout pour une personne qui regarde un accident, un crime ou un attroupement sans intervenir.

Synonyms

onlookeradjective

/ˈɒnˌlʊk.ə/

/ˈɑnˌlʊk.ɚ/

Used attributively before a noun; non-gradable.

spectateurEmploi rare, dans le sens de « qui observe sans participer ».

The report offers an onlooker perspective on the conflict.

Le rapport offre une perspective spectateur sur le conflit.

Synonyms

onlookernoun

A person who watches an event or incident without participating.

The onlooker stood by the roadside, observing the parade as it passed by.

A bystander present at, but not directly involved in, an incident, especially an accident or crime.

Several onlookers gathered as the police arrived at the scene.

onlookeradjective

Relating to or characteristic of an onlooker; connected with merely watching rather than taking part.

The report offers an onlooker perspective on the conflict.