This is the 12231st most frequent French word.
voyeur
A person who gains sexual pleasure from secretly watching others, particularly when they are undressed or engaging in intimate acts.
In this sentence, 'voyeur' conveys its primary meaning as someone who derives pleasure from secretly watching others.
Il est un voyeur qui observe les voisins par la fenêtre.
He is a voyeur who observes the neighbors through the window.
Here, 'voyeur' is used metaphorically to describe an intrusive behavior that might violate privacy.
Dans le film, le personnage principal se sent voyeur en lisant le journal intime de sa sœur.
In the movie, the main character feels like a voyeur while reading his sister's diary.
In this sentence, 'voyeur' suggests an observer who might cross ethical boundaries to document personal moments.