profiler

Senses

1. 1.

   to profile

   to create a profile or analysis of someone or something

2. 2.

   to rush headlong

   to hurry, to dash, to move swiftly and directly

Examples

• "Les enquêteurs ont dû profiler le suspect en fonction des preuves disponibles."

  The investigators had to profile the suspect based on the available evidence.

• "Il a profilé vers la sortie sans regarder personne."

  He rushed headlong toward the exit without looking at anyone.

• "Profilons le marché cible avant de lancer la campagne publicitaire."

  Let's profile the target market before launching the advertising campaign.

Usage

In professional contexts (law enforcement, marketing, data analysis), 'profiler' typically means to create a detailed profile or analysis. In everyday French, it can also mean to rush or hurry off. The first sense is increasingly common due to English influence in professional vocabulary.