English–French
“reserved” in French
How to say “reserved” in French
“Reserved” in French is discret.
A person stays in the background, acting and speaking with quiet restraint.
Example sentences with discret
Il préfère rester discret en réunion.
He prefers to remain discreet during a meeting.
Tips for using discret
- English discreet means tactful and private, while English discrete means separate; French discret corresponds mainly to discreet.
Other French words for “reserved”
Il est un peu pudique quand on parle d'amour.
He is a little reserved when it comes to talking about love.