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come out of the closet

/kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɒzɪt/

Traduction: Expression idiomatique signifiant révéler quelque chose qui était caché ou secret, surtout en ce qui concerne son orientation sexuelle ou son identité de genre, mais pouvant aussi s'appliquer à la divulgation de croyances, préférences ou faits longtemps dissimulés.

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/kʌm aʊt əv ðə ˈklɒzɪt/B2informal
  • frExpression idiomatique signifiant révéler quelque chose qui était caché ou secret, surtout en ce qui concerne son orientation sexuelle ou son identité de genre, mais pouvant aussi s'appliquer à la divulgation de croyances, préférences ou faits longtemps dissimulés.

An idiomatic expression meaning to reveal something that was previously hidden or secret, most commonly used in reference to revealing one's sexual orientation or gender identity, but can also apply to revealing any hidden belief, preference, or fact.

  1. Reveal one's sexualityB2informal

    To openly declare one's homosexuality or bisexuality to others.

    frfaire son coming out

    • She came out of the closet to her family last year.
    • Many celebrities have come out of the closet publicly.
    • It took him years to gather the courage to come out of the closet.
  2. Reveal a secretB2informal

    To disclose a hidden fact, belief, or aspect of one's life.

    frsortir du placard

    • He finally came out of the closet about his passion for painting.
    • The politician came out of the closet about his past struggles.
    • She came out of the closet as a fan of heavy metal music.