candid

• Qualifie une personne franche et directe, qui dit ce qu'elle pense sans détour. Se dit aussi d'une photographie prise sur le vif, de manière naturelle, souvent sans que le sujet en ait connaissance.

Describes someone who is truthful and straightforward; also used to describe a photograph taken informally, often without the subject's knowledge.

1. Truthful and straightforwardB2formal

   Saying what you think honestly and directly, even if it might be unpleasant.

   franc, sincère

   • She gave a candid interview about her struggles.
   • To be candid, I don't think this plan will work.
   • He was candid with his boss about the mistake.

   Synonymesbluntdirectforthrightfrankhonestopenoutspokenplainspokensincerestraightforwardtruthful

   Antonymesdeceptivedishonestevasiveguardedinsincerereticent

2. Informal and unposedB2informal

   A photograph taken informally, without the subject posing or being aware of the camera.

   pris sur le vif

   • The photographer captured a candid moment of the children playing.
   • I prefer candid shots over posed portraits.
   • Her candid smile in the photo looks very natural.

   Synonymesimpromptuinformalnaturaloffhandrelaxedspontaneousunposedunrehearsed

   Antonymesartificialcontrivedformalposedstaged