secret service

• Agence fédérale de sécurité américaine chargée de protéger les hauts dirigeants nationaux, notamment le président et le vice-président, ainsi que d'enquêter sur les crimes financiers.

A U.S. federal law enforcement agency responsible for protecting national leaders, such as the president and vice president, as well as investigating financial crimes.

1. Government protection agencyB2formalamerican

   A government agency responsible for protecting national leaders and investigating financial crimes.

   service secret (de protection de l'État)

   • The Secret Service protects the President and Vice President.
   • Agents from the Secret Service secured the building before the event.
   • He worked for the Secret Service for over a decade.

2. Intelligence or espionage agencyB2formal

   Any government organization that conducts covert operations, intelligence gathering, or espionage.

   service de renseignement

   • The country's secret service intercepted the enemy's communications.
   • He was recruited by a foreign secret service.
   • The secret service uncovered a plot against the government.