Taisaient (en. Were silent)
[tɛ.zɛ]
Synonyms
- calme
- discret
- muet
- silencieux
- réservé
Slang Meanings
To be as silent as a carp.
He remained as silent as a carp throughout the entire meeting.
Il est resté muet comme une carpe pendant toute la réunion.
Tight-lipped.
She is tight-lipped about this sensitive issue.
Elle a la bouche cousue sur ce sujet délicat.