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reticence

Translations

reticencenoun

reticences

réserveTendance à parler peu, à rester réservé.

Her reticence in the meeting was noticeable, as she chose to listen rather than speak.

Sa réserve pendant la réunion était manifeste, car elle a choisi d’écouter plutôt que de parler.

Additional translations

retenueDans un registre soutenu, pour exprimer une attitude réservée dans la parole.

réticenceSurtout pour l’idée de réticence à dire, révéler ou exprimer quelque chose.

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reticencenoun

The quality of being reserved or restrained in speech or expression.

Her reticence in the meeting was noticeable, as she chose to listen rather than speak.

An instance of being unwilling to speak or express one's thoughts.

His reticence about his past made it difficult for others to understand him fully.