English–French

“secretly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/səkʁɛtəmɑ̃/

Example

Elle préparait secrètement une surprise.

She was secretly preparing a surprise.

Illustration for secrètement (secretly)

How to say “secretly” in French

“Secretly” in French is secrètement.

A private plan or action carried out beyond other people's awareness.

Full entry for secrètement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with secrètement

Ils se rencontraient secrètement la nuit.

They would meet secretly at night.

Tips for using secrètement

  • En cachette often suggests hiding during an action, whereas secrètement also describes confidential plans or information.

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