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    Timidement (en. Timidly)

    /ti.mi.dã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a fearful way, with little confidence.
    She answered the question timidly.
    Elle a répondu timidement à la question.
    With a certain restraint or reserve.
    He timidly expressed his opinion.
    Il a timidement exprimé son opinion.
    Without boldness or confidence.
    He timidly approached the young girl.
    Il a timidement approché la jeune fille.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'timidus', meaning 'fearful', with the suffix '-ly' indicating an adverb.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak timidly
    To express one's thoughts or feelings hesitantly.
    parler timidement
    to act timidly
    To act with caution and restraint.
    agir timidement
    to answer timidly
    To give an answer in a somewhat unsure manner.
    répondre timidement

    Related Words

    timid
    Lacking confidence, easily impressed.
    timide
    timidity
    The quality of being timid, lack of boldness.
    timidité
    fearful
    Experiencing apprehension or fear.
    craintif

    Slang Meanings

    To be reserved
    She is reserved when speaking to strangers.
    Elle est sur la réserve quand elle parle à des inconnus.
    To stay in one's corner
    He often stays in his corner, not wanting to be noticed.
    Il reste souvent dans son coin, ne voulant pas se faire remarquer.