Vocab Bloom Hub

eminence grise

/ˌɛmɪnɑ̃s ˈɡriːz/

Traduction: Personne exerçant un pouvoir ou une influence de manière occulte ou officieuse, souvent en arrière-plan, généralement dans un contexte politique ou organisationnel.

1 entrée

phrase

/ˌɛmɪnɑ̃s ˈɡriːz/C2formalpolitical
  • frPersonne exerçant un pouvoir ou une influence de manière occulte ou officieuse, souvent en arrière-plan, généralement dans un contexte politique ou organisationnel.

A person who wields power or influence in a secretive or unofficial capacity, often behind the scenes, typically in political or organizational contexts.

  1. Powerful advisor behind the scenesC2formal

    A person who exercises power or influence in a certain sphere without holding an official position, often acting as a secret or unofficial advisor.

    fréminence grise

    • The retired general was the eminence grise of the political party.
    • She acted as an eminence grise, guiding the CEO's decisions from the shadows.
    • The king's eminence grise was a trusted but unofficial counselor.