Timides (en. Shy)
/ti.mid/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows shyness, reserve.
She is very shy and prefers to be alone.
Elle est très timide et préfère rester seule.
Who hesitates to speak in social situations.
Shy children may need time to adapt.
Les enfants timides peuvent avoir besoin de temps pour s'adapter.
Refers to a person who lacks confidence.
He is too shy to ask for what he wants.
Il est trop timide pour demander ce qu'il veut.
Etymology
From the Latin 'timidus', which means 'fearful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be shy
having difficulty expressing oneself or interacting with others.
être timide
shy with strangers
having trouble behaving freely in the presence of people one does not know.
timides avec les inconnus
pathological shyness
a form of extreme shyness that can affect daily life.
timidité maladive
Related Words
shyness
State of being shy.
timidité
reserve
Attitude of restraint or caution in social interactions.
réserve
fearful
Who easily feels fear.
craintif
Slang Meanings
Timid little one
He is a little timid, always staying in the background.
Il est un petit timidounet, toujours posé en retrait.
Coward
This little coward never dares to join us.
Ce petit planqué n'ose jamais se joindre à nous.