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furtive

/ˈfɜːtɪv/

/ˈfɜrtɪv/

Translations

furtiveadjective

more furtive

Comp.

most furtive

Super.

/ˈfɜːtɪv/

/ˈfɜrtɪv/

furtifAu sens de « secret, discret, cherchant à passer inaperçu ».

She cast a furtive glance at the door, hoping no one would notice her leaving early.

Elle jeta un regard furtif vers la porte, espérant que personne ne remarquerait son départ anticipé.

furtiveAccord féminin du même adjectif.

There was a furtive rustle in the bushes as the fox slipped away.

On entendit un bruissement furtif dans les buissons tandis que le renard s'éloignait.

Additional translations

discretSurtout pour un comportement ou un geste fait sans attirer l'attention.

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furtiveadjective

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

She cast a furtive glance at the door, hoping no one would notice her leaving early.

Done or made in a quiet, secretive way intended to avoid observation; stealthy.

There was a furtive rustle in the bushes as the fox slipped away.