covertly

• D'une manière secrète ou dissimulée, sans être ouvertement reconnu ou observé, souvent en impliquant une intention cachée ou furtive.

An adverb meaning "in a hidden or secret manner." It describes actions done without being openly acknowledged or observed, often implying concealment or stealth.

1. Secretly or discreetlyC1formal

   In a way that is not openly shown or acknowledged; done in a hidden or secretive manner.

   secrètement

   • The agent covertly observed the suspect from across the street.
   • She covertly slipped the note into his pocket.
   • They covertly recorded the conversation without anyone noticing.

   Synonymesdiscreetlyfurtivelyprivatelysecretlystealthilysurreptitiously

   Antonymesadmittedlyopenlyovertlyplainlypubliclyvisibly