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    Taire (en. To be silent)

    [tɛʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Not expressing, keeping to oneself.
    He decided to remain silent on this subject.
    Il a décidé de se taire sur ce sujet.
    To silence, to make silent.
    She tried to silence him.
    Elle a tenté de le faire taire.
    To suppress an expression or a feeling.
    He struggles to quell his anger.
    Il a du mal à taire sa colère.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'tacere' which means to keep silent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep the truth silent
    Not telling the truth.
    taire la vérité
    to keep one's thoughts silent
    Keeping one's thoughts to oneself.
    taire ses pensées
    to keep a secret
    Not revealing a secret.
    taire un secret

    Related Words

    silence
    State of a person who does not speak.
    silence
    calm
    State of tranquility, absence of noise.
    calme
    reserve
    Disposition to keep one's thoughts to oneself.
    réserve

    Slang Meanings

    Not saying something that could hurt.
    He preferred to keep silent to avoid upsetting his friends.
    Il a préféré se taire pour ne pas froisser ses amis.
    Being discreet about a delicate situation.
    She knows when to keep silent.
    Elle sait se taire quand il le faut.