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    Discrète (en. Discreet)

    /dis.kʁɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is moderate, reserved; who does not attract attention.
    She behaves discreetly in large meetings.
    Elle a un comportement discret dans les grandes réunions.
    Who shows caution in their words or actions.
    He made a discreet comment on the sensitive subject.
    Il a fait un commentaire discret sur le sujet délicat.
    Who does not disclose their intentions or information.
    This matter must remain discreet until we have more information.
    Cette affaire doit rester discrète jusqu'à ce qu'on ait plus d'informations.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'discretus', meaning 'separated, distinct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    discreet attention
    Attention that does not draw attention to itself.
    discrète attention
    act with discretion
    To act in a way that does not attract attention.
    agir avec discrétion
    keep something discreet
    Not to reveal information.
    garder quelque chose de discret

    Related Words

    indiscreet
    Who cannot keep a secret.
    indiscret
    discretion
    Ability to remain silent about confidential matters.
    discrétion
    discreet
    Masculine form of discreet, which means the same thing.
    discret

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who stays in the shadows.
    He is a very discreet guy, he never interferes in other people's affairs.
    C'est un gars très discret, il ne se mêle jamais des affaires des autres.
    Used to describe a cautious attitude.
    She does this with a lot of discretion, without attracting attention.
    Elle fait ça avec beaucoup de discrétion, sans attirer l'attention.