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discret

discreet

adjective dees-KREH Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: Latin 'discretus' (separated, discerning)

Also means

subtle

Usage Note

Discret has a silent final 't' in the masculine form; the feminine is discrète. It covers both 'discreet' (tactful, not letting secrets out) and 'subtle' (a discreet colour or design). The related adverb discrètement means 'discreetly'.

Examples

"Il est très discret sur sa vie privée."

Natural Translation

He is very discreet about his private life.

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