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    Discrètement (en. Discreetly)

    /diskʁɛtəmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a way that does not attract attention.
    She acted discreetly so as not to disturb.
    Elle a agi discrètement pour ne pas déranger.
    In a reserved manner.
    He made his request discreetly.
    Il a fait sa demande discrètement.
    Without ostentation.
    They celebrated their anniversary discreetly.
    Ils ont célébré discrètement leur anniversaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'discretus', which means separate or distinct.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Act discreetly
    To do something without being noticed.
    Agir discrètement
    Speak discreetly
    To speak in a low voice or in private.
    Parler discrètement

    Related Words

    discreet
    Which does not manifest itself in an ostentatious manner.
    discret
    discretion
    The quality of being discreet.
    discrétion
    discretionary
    Which is left to free appreciation.
    discrétionnaire

    Slang Meanings

    To do things in the shadows
    He manages his affairs discreetly, without noise.
    Il gère ses affaires discrètement, sans bruit.
    To be in stealth mode
    She left the party discreetly to avoid goodbyes.
    Elle a quitté discrètement la fête pour éviter les au revoir.