evasive

• Qui évite de répondre clairement ou de s'engager, en donnant des réponses indirectes ou vagues. Qui tend à esquiver les obligations ou à se dérober.

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly or with vague answers.

1. Avoiding direct answersB2formal

   Tending to avoid giving clear or direct answers, often to hide the truth.

   Évasif

   • The politician gave evasive answers during the interview.
   • She was evasive when asked about her plans for the weekend.
   • His evasive response made everyone suspicious.

   Synonymescageydodgingelusiveguardednoncommittalshiftyslipperyvague

   Antonymescandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Hard to catch or captureB2formal

   Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

   difficile à attraper

   • The fugitive remained evasive despite the police search.
   • The rare bird is known for being evasive and shy.
   • Success in this field can be evasive for many beginners.

   Synonymeselusiveslippery