back-channel

• Qualifie une communication officieuse, informelle ou secrète, souvent utilisée dans un contexte diplomatique ou d'entreprise.

Describes communication that is unofficial, informal, or secretive, often used in diplomatic or corporate contexts.

1. Via a back channelC1formal

   Relating to or conducted through an unofficial, secondary, or secret means of communication, especially in diplomacy or business.

   En canal parallèle / officieux

   • The two governments used back-channel communications to negotiate the treaty.
   • Back-channel discussions helped resolve the conflict without public scrutiny.
   • The deal was arranged through back-channel contacts.

   Synonymesbackdoorclandestinecovertinformaloff the recordsecretsurreptitiousundergroundunofficial