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    Discret (en. Discreet)

    /dis.kʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who does not draw attention, who is moderate.
    He has a discreet behavior in social settings.
    Il a un comportement discret en société.
    One who has a way of speaking or acting that does not reveal their intentions.
    She is very discreet about her projects.
    Elle est très discrète sur ses projets.
    One who respects the privacy of others.
    A discreet friend is always appreciated.
    Un ami discret est toujours apprécié.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'discretus', the past participle of 'discernere' which means 'to separate, distinguish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak discreetly
    To bring up a topic without revealing too much.
    parler de manière discrète
    a subtle taste
    A subtle, understated taste.
    un goût discret
    to be discreet
    To behave reservedly, not to attract attention.
    être discret

    Related Words

    discretion
    Quality of a person who knows how to hide their thoughts or emotions.
    discrétion
    discreto
    Familiar term to designate something discreet or reserved.
    discréto

    Slang Meanings

    Discreet as a ninja
    He is discreet like a ninja; no one saw him arrive.
    Il est discret comme un ninja, personne ne l'a vu arriver.
    Discreet but effective
    His work is discreet but effective; it does not attract attention.
    Son travail est discret mais efficace, il n'attire pas l'attention.