leakage

• Nom désignant une fuite ou un écoulement accidentel ou involontaire d'un liquide ou d'un gaz hors d'un contenant ou d'un système, ou encore une divulgation non désirée d'informations.

A noun referring to the accidental or unintended escape or discharge of a fluid, such as liquid or gas, from a container or system.

1. Discharge of fluidB1formal

   The accidental or unintended escape of a liquid or gas from a container or pipe.

   Fuite de fluide

   • The plumber fixed the leakage in the kitchen pipe.
   • There was a small leakage of oil from the engine.
   • The tank's leakage caused water damage to the floor.

   Synonymesdischargedrippingemissionescapeexudationleakoozingoutflowpercolationseepage

2. Information disclosureB2formal

   The unauthorized release or spread of confidential or secret information.

   Divulgation d'informations

   • The company investigated the leakage of sensitive data.
   • A leakage of the report details appeared in the press.
   • They implemented new security measures to prevent information leakage.

   Synonymesdisclosuredivulgenceexposureleakrelease