Usage Note
Timidité is the noun form of the adjective timide (shy, timid). It can describe a permanent personality trait or a momentary reaction — une timidité maladive is pathological shyness. The phrase vaincre sa timidité (to overcome one's shyness) is a common collocation, distinct from pudeur (f), which relates to modesty about one's body or emotions.
Examples
"Sa timidité l'empêche de prendre la parole en public."
Natural Translation
Her shyness prevents her from speaking in public.
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