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    Furtif (en. Stealthy)

    /fyʁ.tif/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That moves or acts discreetly and quickly to avoid being seen.
    He moved with a furtive step so as not to wake the others.
    Il se déplaçait d’un pas furtif pour ne pas réveiller les autres.
    Related to something done secretly.
    His furtive glance betrayed his hidden interest.
    Son regard furtif trahissait son intérêt caché.
    Not easily perceived.
    The cat was furtive, slipping between the shadows.
    Le chat était furtif, se glissant entre les ombres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'furtivus', derived from 'furtum' which means 'theft'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    with a furtive smile
    with a smile that hides an intention or a secret.
    avec un sourire furtif
    furtive movement
    a movement made discreetly to avoid attention.
    mouvement furtif
    furtive glance
    a quick and discreet glance, often to observe without being noticed.
    regard furtif

    Related Words

    furtively
    In a furtive manner.
    furtivement
    furtiveness
    The character of what is furtive.
    furtivité
    furtive/iftive
    An adjective often used to describe a secret context.
    furtif/iftive

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who acts discreetly.
    He is always furtive in his dealings.
    Il est toujours furtif dans ses affaires.
    Used to describe a quick and discreet movement.
    He made a misstep, but he managed to leave furtively.
    Il a fait un faux pas, mais il a réussi à sortir furtivement.