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spied

/spaɪd/

Translations

spyverb

spied

Past Simple

spied

Past Simple

spied

Past Participle

spying

Gerund

/spaɪ/

The detective decided to spy on the suspect to gather more evidence.

Le détective a décidé d'espionner le suspect pour recueillir davantage de preuves.

Additional translations

apercevoirS'emploie au sens de « distinguer du regard », souvent dans un contexte un peu littéraire ou familier.

Synonyms

spyverb

To observe or watch someone or something secretly, often for gathering information.

The detective decided to spy on the suspect to gather more evidence.

To catch sight of something or someone, especially something that is difficult to see.

From the top of the hill, I could spy the distant city skyline.