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    Timidité (en. Timidity)

    /ti. mi. di.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who experiences discomfort or fear during social interactions.
    His shyness prevents him from speaking in public.
    Sa timidité l'empêche de s'exprimer en public.
    Lack of assurance or self-confidence.
    Shyness can hinder interpersonal relationships.
    La timidité peut freiner les relations interpersonnelles.
    Tendency to withdraw rather than engage with others.
    Shyness often manifests in young children.
    La timidité se manifeste souvent chez les jeunes enfants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'timiditas', derived from 'timidus', which means fearful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have shyness
    to feel discomfort or reluctance in social situations.
    avoir de la timidité
    pathological shyness
    excessive and paralyzing shyness that impacts daily life.
    timidité maladive
    to fight against one's shyness
    to make efforts to overcome one's discomfort in public.
    combattre sa timidité

    Related Words

    fearful
    One who shows fear or distrust.
    craintif
    reserved
    One who does not easily express their feelings or thoughts.
    réservé
    hesitant
    One who experiences doubts or hesitations.
    hésitant

    Slang Meanings

    Fear of speaking in public.
    He really has a 'shy thing' when he has to give a speech.
    Il a un vrai 'truc de timide' quand il doit faire un discours.
    To hide behind someone.
    She is so shy that she hides behind her friend at parties.
    Elle est tellement timide qu'elle se planque derrière son ami lors des soirées.