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closeted

/ˈklɒz.ɪtɪd/

/ˈklɑː.zətɪd/

Translations

closetedadjective

more closeted

Comp.

most closeted

Super.

/ˈklɒz.ɪ.tɪd/

/ˈklɑː.zɪ.tɪd/

qui reste au placardSe dit d’une personne qui dissimule son orientation sexuelle ou son identité de genre.

He remained closeted for many years, fearing the reaction of his family and friends.

Il est resté au placard pendant de nombreuses années, craignant la réaction de sa famille et de ses amis.

Additional translations

qui cache ses convictionsS’emploie pour une croyance, un intérêt ou un aspect de la personnalité tenu secret.

reclusEmployé dans un registre soutenu ou littéraire pour une personne tenue à l’écart, dans une pièce privée ou un lieu isolé.

Synonyms

closetverb

closeted

Past Simple

closeted

Past Simple

closeted

Past Participle

closeting

Gerund

/ˈklɒz.ɪt/

/ˈklɑː.zət/

s’enfermerSe retirer dans une pièce privée pour un temps.

She closeted herself in her office to finish the report.

Elle s’est enfermée dans son bureau pour terminer le rapport.

cacherGarder secret ou dissimuler.

He closeted his true feelings about the decision.

Il a caché ses véritables sentiments au sujet de cette décision.

Synonyms

shut away

Definitions

closetedadjective

Describing someone who keeps their sexual orientation or gender identity secret.

He remained closeted for many years, fearing the reaction of his family and friends.

Describing someone who keeps a particular belief, interest, or aspect of their identity hidden from others.

She was a closeted fan of science fiction, only discussing it with her closest friends.

Secluded or confined in a private room, especially for consultation or deliberation.

The negotiators remained closeted in the conference room for hours.

closetverb

To shut away in a private room for a period of time.

She closeted herself in her office to finish the report.

To keep something secret or hidden.

He closeted his true feelings about the decision.