peek

• Nom désignant un regard rapide, souvent furtif ou en cachette, porté sur quelque chose.

A noun referring to a quick, often secretive or furtive look at something.

1. A secret or quick lookA2informal

   A brief, often furtive or secretive glance at something.

   coup d'œil furtif

   • She took a quick peek at the test answers.
   • He had a peek through the curtains to see who was outside.
   • I couldn't resist a peek at the gift before my birthday.

   Synonymesglanceglimpselookpeep

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un coup d'œil rapide ou furtif à quelque chose, souvent depuis une position cachée ou partiellement cachée.

A verb used to indicate the act of looking quickly or secretly at something, often from a hidden or partially hidden position.

1. Take a quick lookA2informal

   To glance at something quickly or secretly, often from a hidden position.

   jeter un coup d'œil furtif

   • She peeked through the curtains to see who was at the door.
   • He peeked at the test answers when the teacher wasn't looking.
   • The child peeked around the corner to surprise his mother.

   Synonymesglanceglimpsepeepspy

   Antonymesgazescrutinizestare