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    Taisait (en. Was silent)

    /tɛ.zɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To ensure that someone does not speak or manifest something.
    She silenced him by putting a hand over his mouth.
    Elle le taisait en lui mettant une main sur la bouche.
    To say nothing, to keep silent.
    He kept his true intentions to himself.
    Il taisait ses véritables intentions.
    To hide or conceal something.
    He concealed his sorrow behind a smile.
    Il taisait son chagrin derrière un sourire.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'taire', from Latin 'tacere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep a secret
    To keep a secret without talking about it.
    taire un secret
    to be as silent as a carp
    To remain silent, to say nothing.
    se taire comme une carpe
    to suppress grievances
    Not to express one's complaints or reproaches.
    taire des griefs

    Related Words

    taire
    Verb that means to silence or to keep silent.
    taire
    silence
    Absence of sound or speech.
    silence
    calm
    State of absence of noise or agitation.
    calme

    Slang Meanings

    To be discreet
    He knows how to be silent when necessary.
    Il sait se taisait quand il le faut.
    Not to make waves
    He prefers to keep his opinions to himself during meetings.
    Il préfère taisait ses opinions lors des réunions.