diplomatic

• Relatif à la gestion des relations internationales ; qualifie aussi une personne qui fait preuve de tact et gère habilement les situations délicates.

Relating to the management of international relations; also describes someone who is tactful and skilled in handling delicate situations.

1. Relating to diplomacyB2formal

   Concerning the management of relations between countries.

   Relatif à la diplomatie

   • The two countries restored diplomatic relations after years of tension.
   • He works at the diplomatic mission in Geneva.
   • The ambassador used diplomatic channels to resolve the dispute.

   Synonymesambassadorialconsularinternational

2. Tactful and sensitiveB2formal

   Skilled in dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way.

   diplomate (sens figuré)

   • She gave a diplomatic answer that avoided offending anyone.
   • It's important to be diplomatic when giving negative feedback.
   • He handled the awkward situation with diplomatic grace.

   Synonymesconsideratediscreetgraciousjudiciouspolitepoliticprudentsensitivesubtletactful

   Antonymesbluntgaucheimpoliticinsensitiverudetactlessundiplomatic