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whistleblower

UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/

Translations

whistleblowernoun
whistleblowers
pl
UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/
lanceur d'alerte
The whistleblower provided crucial evidence that triggered the investigation into the company's fraudulent practices.
Le lanceur d'alerte a fourni des preuves cruciales qui ont déclenché l'enquête sur les pratiques frauduleuses de l'entreprise.
Additional translations
lanceuse d'alerte
Synonyms
informant
tipster
reporter
snitch
leaker
whistle-blower
whistlebloweradjective
UK
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈwɪs.əlˌbloʊ.ɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "whistleblower policy").
des lanceurs d'alerteS'emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux comme protections des lanceurs d'alerte.
The firm introduced new whistleblower protections to encourage employees to speak up.
L'entreprise a mis en place de nouvelles protections des lanceurs d'alerte pour encourager les employés à s'exprimer.

Definitions

whistleblowernoun
A person who exposes or reports illegal, unethical, or otherwise wrongful activity within an organization to the authorities, the media, or the public.
The whistleblower provided crucial evidence that triggered the investigation into the company's fraudulent practices.
An insider, especially an employee, who raises concerns about misconduct occurring in their own organization.
After filing the complaint about safety violations, the whistleblower was placed on administrative leave.
whistlebloweradjective
Relating to whistleblowers or the act of whistleblowing.
The firm introduced new whistleblower protections to encourage employees to speak up.
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