in private

• Locution adverbiale signifiant non en public ; en l'absence d'autres personnes ; de manière confidentielle ou secrète.

An adverbial phrase meaning not in public; without other people present; confidentially or secretly.

1. Not in publicB1formal

   In a situation or place where other people cannot see or hear what is happening.

   en privé

   • Can I speak to you in private?
   • The meeting was held in private to avoid media attention.
   • They discussed the matter in private.