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candid

/ˈkændɪd/

candidadjective

more candid

Comp.

most candid

Super.

/ˈkændɪd/

Translations

She gave a candid account of her experiences during the trip.

Elle a fait un récit franc de ses expériences pendant le voyage.

pris sur le vifSe dit d’une photo prise de manière spontanée, sans pose.

The magazine published several candid shots of the actor walking his dog.

Le magazine a publié plusieurs photos prises sur le vif de l’acteur promenant son chien.

Additional translations

sincèreNuance d’ouverture et de franchise dans le ton ou les propos.

Definitions

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

She gave a candid account of her experiences during the trip.

Free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; open and sincere.

His candid remarks about the company's performance surprised everyone at the meeting.

(of a photograph) taken informally, especially without the subject's knowledge

The magazine published several candid shots of the actor walking his dog.

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candidnoun

candids

/ˈkæn.dɪd/

Countable noun meaning an informal or unposed photograph.

Translations

clichéPhotographie informelle, prise sans pose, souvent à l’insu du sujet.

She prefers candids to staged portraits.

Elle préfère les clichés pris sur le vif aux portraits posés.

Definitions

an informal or unposed photograph, especially one taken without the subject's knowledge

She prefers candids to staged portraits.