Discrets (en. Discreet)

/dis.kʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to people or attitudes that seek discretion.

They are discreet about their private life.

Ils sont discrets sur leur vie privée.

Not attracting attention, remaining in the background.

This place is very discreet, perfect for hiding.

Cet endroit est très discret, parfait pour se cacher.

The act of showing restraint in words or actions.

I like his discreet way of speaking.

Sa manière discrète de parler me plaît.

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

to be discreet

To act with caution and without drawing attention.

être discret

discreet as a shadow

To be extremely discreet, not to be seen.

discret comme une ombre

to speak discreetly

To communicate information while being cautious.

parler de manière discrète

discretion

The state of being discreet, the quality of someone who knows how to remain unnoticed.

discrétion

indiscreet

Someone who cannot keep a secret, who meddles in others' affairs.

indiscret

discreetly

In a discreet manner, without attracting attention.

discretement

Being in the know without letting it be known.

He is quite discreet; he knows everything without talking about it.

Il est assez discret, il sait tout sans en parler.

To act discreetly to avoid trouble.

After the party, he acted discreetly to avoid being noticed.

Après la soirée, il a agi avec discrétion pour ne pas être remarqué.