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membres clandestins
/mɑ̃bʁ klɑ̃dɛstɛ̃/
underground members
Plusieurs membres clandestins ont été identifiés lors de l'enquête.
Several underground members were identified during the investigation.
formal
Members of an organization who operate secretly, often illegally or without official recognition.
Les membres clandestins du groupe ont recruté de nouveaux adhérents via des réseaux privés.
The underground members of the group recruited new members through private networks.
La police a démantelé une cellule terroriste comptant des membres clandestins.
The police dismantled a terrorist cell including underground members.
Often used in contexts involving secret societies, illegal organizations, or groups operating outside official structures.
Collocations
organisation à membres clandestinsorganization with underground membersrecruter des membres clandestinsto recruit underground membersréseau de membres clandestinsnetwork of underground members
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase 'membres clandestins' is often used in news reports, legal documents, or discussions about organizations with hidden agendas. Pay attention to the context to determine if the term refers to illegal activities or simply secrecy.
Gold Rule
Avoid Literal Translation
Do not translate 'membres clandestins' as 'secret members' in formal contexts. 'Underground members' is the preferred translation to convey the idea of secrecy and hidden involvement.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'membres' (members) from Latin 'membrum' (limb, part of a body) and 'clandestins' (clandestine) from Latin 'clandestinus' (hidden, secret). The term reflects the idea of members operating in secrecy, often within a larger group.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or legal contexts to describe individuals who are part of an organization but remain hidden or unacknowledged. It does not imply a specific type of organization unless further context is provided.
Word Breakdown
membres
members
nounclandestins
clandestine/secret
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