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    Indiscret (en. Indiscreet)

    /ɛ̃.dis.kʁɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who reveals or seeks to know private information.
    His indiscreet nature earned him many reproaches.
    Sa nature indiscrète lui a valu de nombreux reproches.
    Who does not respect other people's privacy.
    She asked indiscreet questions about her personal life.
    Elle a posé des questions indiscrètes sur sa vie personnelle.
    Refers to someone who interferes in what does not concern them.
    His indiscreet behavior hurt his friends.
    Son comportement indiscret a blessé ses amis.

    Etymology

    Comes from Latin 'indiscretus', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'discretus' (separate, clear).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ask an indiscreet question
    Asking something private or sensitive.
    poser une question indiscrète
    to be indiscreet
    To meddle in other people's affairs.
    être indiscret
    indiscreet as a flea
    Refers to a person who is particularly curious.
    indiscret comme un pou

    Related Words

    indiscretion
    The act of being indiscreet.
    indiscrétion
    discretion
    The ability to keep things secret.
    discrétion
    curiosity
    The desire to know, often without limits.
    curiosité

    Slang Meanings

    Snooper
    He is such a snooper that he could work for a tabloid.
    Il est tellement fouineur qu'il pourrait travailler pour un tabloïd.
    Snitch
    She is like a snitch, always getting into other people's business.
    Elle est comme un mouchard, toujours fourrée dans les affaires des autres.