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    Tait (en. Was silent)

    /tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of not speaking, of remaining silent.
    He remains silent when he has nothing to say.
    Il se tait quand il n'a rien à dire.
    To refrain from expressing oneself on a subject.
    She keeps her feelings to herself to avoid conflicts.
    Elle tait ses sentiments pour éviter des conflits.
    To declare a secret or an event.
    He conceals the truth about what happened.
    Il tait la vérité sur ce qui s'est passé.

    Etymology

    The verb 'taire' comes from the Latin 'tacere', meaning 'to be silent' or 'to remain silent'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as silent as the grave
    To remain completely silent.
    se taire comme une tombe
    to keep one's thoughts to oneself
    Not to express thoughts or opinions.
    taire ses pensées
    to be silent out of shame
    Choosing silence out of embarrassment or shame.
    se taire de honte

    Related Words

    silence
    Infinitive verb meaning to silence someone or something.
    taire
    quiet
    A state of not making noise, absence of sound.
    silence
    reserved
    Someone who keeps their thoughts or feelings to themselves.
    réservé

    Slang Meanings

    To be mute during a discussion.
    He remained silent during the meeting.
    Il est resté tait pendant la réunion.
    To avoid engaging in a conversation.
    He chose to be silent on this sensitive issue.
    Il a choisi de tait sur ce sujet délicat.