coy

UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/
coyadjective
coyer
Comp.
coyest
Super.
UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/
Traducciones
coquetSe dit d’une réserve ou d’une pudeur affectée, souvent avec une nuance de séduction.
She gave him a coy smile, hinting at her interest.
Elle lui adressa un sourire coquet, laissant entendre son intérêt.
réservéEmploi courant pour quelqu’un qui hésite à donner des détails ou à s’exprimer franchement.
The politician was coy about his future plans, avoiding direct answers.
Le politicien était réservé sur ses projets d’avenir, évitant les réponses directes.
Traducciones adicionales
réservéSens archaïque.
Definiciones
Pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is intended to be alluring.
She gave him a coy smile, hinting at her interest.
Reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive.
The politician was coy about his future plans, avoiding direct answers.
Archaic: Quiet, reserved, or gently reluctant.
The coy village lay undisturbed in the early morning mist.
coyverb
coyed
Past Simple
coyed
Past Participle
coying
Gerund
UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/
Traducciones
apaiserSens archaïque : calmer doucement, rassurer.
He coyed the restless horse with a soft, reassuring voice.
Il apaisa le cheval agité d’une voix douce et rassurante.
Traducciones adicionales
caresserSens archaïque : toucher doucement avec affection.
Definiciones
Archaic: To quiet, soothe, or caress gently.
He coyed the restless horse with a soft, reassuring voice.
coyproper noun
Definiciones
A surname, and occasionally a male given name.
Coy was listed among the conference speakers.