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    Secrètement (en. Secretly)

    /sɛ.kʁe.tə.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a manner that is not revealed, discreetly.
    He secretly prepared a surprise for his birthday.
    Il a secrètement préparé une surprise pour son anniversaire.
    Without speaking to others, keeping silent.
    She secretly took dance lessons.
    Elle a secrètement pris des cours de danse.
    In a stealthy or clandestine manner.
    They met secretly away from prying eyes.
    Ils se sont rencontrés secrètement loin des regards indiscrets.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'secretus', meaning hidden.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep something secret
    Not to disclose information.
    se garder secret
    family secrets
    Confidential information about a family.
    secrets de famille
    to do something in secret
    To carry out an action without others knowing.
    faire quelque chose en secret

    Related Words

    secret
    Information that is not known or disclosed.
    secret
    hidden
    Something that is concealed or not visible.
    caché
    mystery
    An event or thing that is not understood.
    mystère

    Slang Meanings

    On the sly
    He proposed marriage on the sly.
    Il a fait sa demande en mariage en douce.
    Behind someone's back
    She gave him a gift behind his back.
    Elle lui a donné un cadeau dans le dos.