nounnounadjective

le discret

discreet

Se dit d’une personne ou d’une chose qui ne cherche pas à attirer l’attention et qui reste simple et réservé.

The adjective discret (feminine: discrète) has a few related meanings in French:

Reserved or tactful: Referring to someone who does not draw attention to themselves, who knows how to keep a secret, or who behaves with restraint and moderation.
Unobtrusive or subtle: Referring to something that is not easily noticed, faint, or modest in appearance (e.g., a quiet color or a simple design).
Mathematical (Technical): In mathematics, "discret" refers to a set or a variable that consists of distinct, separate values rather than a continuous range (as in "discrete mathematics").

Grammar: It is an adjective. The feminine form is discrète . When used to describe a plural noun, it becomes discrets (masculine) or discrètes (feminine).
Word origin: It derives from the Latin word discretus, which means "separated" or "distinct," coming from the verb discernere (to distinguish or discern).

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Antonyms:

Indiscret : Someone who asks too many questions or cannot keep a secret.
Excentrique : Someone who acts in a way that is designed to attract attention.
Voyant : Something that is very bright, flashy, or easily noticed.
Ostentatoire : Something characterized by pretentious or showy behavior.

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Marc reste discret pendant la réunion.adjective

Marc remains discreet during the meeting.

Cet homme se montre très discret dans ses actions.adjective

That man is very discreet in his actions.

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