discreetly

• Adverbe signifiant « avec prudence et circonspection, surtout pour éviter d'attirer l'attention ou de créer une gêne » ou « avec tact ». Décrit des actions accomplies délibérément de manière discrète, subtile ou respectueuse de la vie privée.

An adverb meaning "in a careful and prudent manner, especially to avoid attention or embarrassment" or "with discretion." It describes actions done in a way that is intentionally unobtrusive, subtle, or respectful of privacy.

1. In a careful and prudent mannerB2formal

   Acting with caution and good judgment to avoid causing offense or drawing attention.

   avec discrétion

   • She discreetly asked the waiter for the bill.
   • He discreetly avoided the topic during the meeting.
   • They discreetly left the party before the argument started.

   Synonymescarefullycautiouslycircumspectlydiplomaticallyjudiciouslyprudentlysensitivelytactfullyunobtrusively

   Antonymescarelesslyimpulsivelyindiscreetlyrashly

2. In a way that is not obviousB2formal

   Doing something in a subtle or unobtrusive manner to maintain privacy or secrecy.

   de manière discrète

   • The detective discreetly followed the suspect.
   • She discreetly slipped the note into his pocket.
   • He discreetly checked his phone under the table.

   Synonymescovertlyfurtivelyinconspicuouslysecretlysubtlysurreptitiouslyunobtrusively

   Antonymesblatantlyconspicuouslyobviouslyopenlyovertly