Tacite (en. Tacit)

/ta.sit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Implied, not expressed explicitly.
There is a tacit agreement between the parties.
Il y a un accord tacite entre les parties.
Relative to something that is accepted or understood without words.
The tacit consent of the crowd was evident.
Le tacite consentement de la foule était évident.
Concerning unwritten conventions or rules.
He follows the tacit rules of the group.
Il suit les règles tacites du groupe.

Etymology

From Latin 'tacitus', which means 'silent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tacit agreement
Implicit understanding between two parties without formalization.
accord tacite
tacit consent
Acceptance that is not verbally articulated.
consentement tacite
tacit commitment
Obligation that is not clearly stated.
engagement tacite

Related Words

taciturnity
Characteristic of a person who speaks little.
taciturnité
silence
Absence of sound or verbal expression.
silence
reserve
Attitude of restraint in expressing feelings.
réserve

Slang Meanings

Something that is implied in a conversation.
The tacit understanding was clear when he smiled.
Le tacite était clair quand il a souri.
An agreement that exists without ever being discussed.
We have had a tacit understanding in our friendship for ages.
On a un tacite depuis toujours dans notre amitié.