Pudique (en. Modest)

/py.dik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Definition: Refers to a person who is modest, who hides their charms or desires.

Example sentence: She is very modest and does not like to talk about her romantic relationships.

Elle est très pudique et n'aime pas parler de ses relations amoureuses.

Definition: Used to describe a reserved attitude in situations where nudity or eroticism may be involved.

Example sentence: Her modest way of dressing reflects her strict upbringing.

Sa façon pudique de s'habiller reflète son éducation stricte.

Definition: Relates to delicate and shy behavior or gestures.

Example sentence: He has a modest smile that gives him a mysterious air.

Il a un sourire pudique qui lui donne un air mystérieux.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'pudicus', meaning 'one who has modesty'.

Common phrase: to maintain one's modesty

Common phrase meaning: To maintain a sense of dignity and modesty in a given situation.

garder sa pudeur

Common phrase: to have modesty

Common phrase meaning: To exhibit reserved or modest behavior.

avoir du pudique

Related word: modesty

Related word description: Feeling of respect and reserve towards sexuality and nudity.

pudeur

Related word: discretion

Related word description: Quality of someone who knows how to keep secrets and not be excessive.

discrétion

Slang meaning: Modest in colloquial use can refer to someone who is too reserved.

Slang example: He is so modest that it seems he is afraid to speak.

Il est tellement pudique qu'on dirait qu'il a peur de parler.