English–French

“shy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/timid/

Example

Elle est timide.

She is shy.

Illustration for timide (shy)

How to say “shy” in French

“Shy” in French is timide.

A person holds back in a social exchange, showing reserve through a quiet voice and hesitant manner.

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

Example sentences with timide

Quand il parle devant des inconnus, il est timide.

When he speaks in front of strangers, he is shy.

Tips for using timide

  • Timide describes both a person's character and a restrained manner, as in une voix timide or une réponse timide.

“shy” in other languages