sans-papiers

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French

Etymology

Literally, “without papers.”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃.pa.pje/
  • Audio (Lyon):(file)

Noun

sans-papiers m or f by sense (plural sans-papiers)

  1. undocumented immigrant, illegal immigrant (immigrant without the proper work permits or identification)

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