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scout

UK
/skaʊt/
US
/skaʊt/
scout around
scout out

Translations

scoutnoun
scouts
pl
UK
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US
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avion de reconnaissanceAéronautique.
The scout plane flew over the area to gather intelligence.
L’avion de reconnaissance a survolé la zone pour recueillir des renseignements.
recruteurSurtout dans le sport ou le spectacle.
The talent scout was impressed by the young actor's performance.
Le recruteur de talents a été impressionné par la prestation du jeune acteur.
éclaireurMilitaire.
The scout returned with valuable information about the enemy's position.
L’éclaireur est revenu avec des informations précieuses sur la position de l’ennemi.
repérageAu sens d’exploration préalable.
They did a quick scout of the campsite before pitching their tents.
Ils ont fait un rapide repérage du campement avant de monter leurs tentes.
scoutMembre du mouvement scout ; s’emploie aussi au féminin sans changement dans l’usage courant.
As a scout, she learned how to tie knots and start a campfire.
En tant que scout, elle a appris à faire des nœuds et à allumer un feu de camp.
Synonyms
watcher
sentinel
reconnoiter
explorer
searcher
lookout
observer
scoutverb
scouted
Past Simple
scouted
Past Participle
scouting
Gerund
UK
/skaʊt/
US
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recruterChercher des personnes à engager ou à attirer.
The talent agent was scouting for new actors at the local theater.
L’agent artistique recrutait de nouveaux acteurs dans le théâtre local.
reconnaîtreMilitaire.
The soldiers were sent to scout the area for enemy activity.
Les soldats ont été envoyés pour reconnaître la zone à la recherche d’activité ennemie.
repérerChercher ou localiser de façon préliminaire.
We need to scout for a good location to set up our picnic.
Nous devons repérer un bon endroit pour installer notre pique-nique.
Additional translations
rejeterVieilli ; avec mépris.
Synonyms
search
observe
watch
seek out
look for
survey
inspect
explore
reconnoiter
scoutadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively to describe things connected with the Scout movement or intended for reconnaissance.
de reconnaissanceMilitaire ou aéronautique.
A scout helicopter hovered above the ridge.
Un hélicoptère de reconnaissance survolait la crête.
scoutRelatif au scoutisme.
She packed her scout uniform for the jamboree.
Elle a préparé son uniforme scout pour le jamboree.
Synonyms
ahead
forward
advance
recon
reconnoitering
reconnaissance
exploratory
scouting

Definitions

scoutnoun
A person sent out to obtain information, especially in military contexts.
The scout returned with valuable information about the enemy's position.
A member of the Scout Association or similar organization for young people, which aims to develop character and skills.
As a scout, she learned how to tie knots and start a campfire.
A person employed to discover and recruit talented people, especially in sports or entertainment.
The talent scout was impressed by the young actor's performance.
A vehicle or aircraft used for reconnaissance.
The scout plane flew over the area to gather intelligence.
A brief preliminary inspection or exploration of a place.
They did a quick scout of the campsite before pitching their tents.
scoutverb
To explore an area to obtain information, especially for military purposes.
The soldiers were sent to scout the area for enemy activity.
To search or look for something, often in a preliminary or exploratory manner.
We need to scout for a good location to set up our picnic.
To assess or evaluate a person or thing, often for potential recruitment or acquisition.
The talent agent was scouting for new actors at the local theater.
(archaic) To reject or dismiss with scorn or disdain.
Several scientists initially scouted the theory as implausible.
scoutadjective
Relating to the Scout Association or the activities of scouting.
She packed her scout uniform for the jamboree.
Designed for or used in reconnaissance.
A scout helicopter hovered above the ridge.
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