undercover

• Se dit d'une personne ou d'une activité qui est secrète ou déguisée, notamment dans le cadre d'un travail de police ou de renseignement.

Describes a person or activity that is secret or disguised, especially in the context of police or intelligence work.

1. Secret or CovertB2formal

   Conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods, often for investigation or espionage.

   Secret ou clandestin

   • The detective went undercover to infiltrate the gang.
   • She worked as an undercover agent for the intelligence agency.
   • The operation was strictly undercover to avoid detection.

   Synonymesbackstairsbehind-the-scenesclandestineconfidentialcoverthiddenhush-hushsecretsurreptitiousunderground

   Antonymesaboveboardopenovertpublic