English–French
“discreetly” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/diskʁɛtəmɑ̃/
Example
Elle a discrètement baissé la voix.
She discreetly lowered her voice.
How to say “discreetly” in French
“Discreetly” in French is discrètement.
A quiet action kept out of notice, often to spare others attention or to show caution.
Example sentences with discrètement
Il a discrètement glissé la lettre dans ma poche.
He discreetly slipped the letter into my pocket.
Tips for using discrètement
- English discreetly often suggests tactful restraint, while French discrètement can also mean simply without attracting notice and does not require secrecy.