French word

diplomatique

Pronunciation

IPA/diplomatik/

Meaning

  • adjectivediplomatic

Example

Le ministre est resté diplomatique lors des négociations.

The minister remained diplomatic during the negotiations.

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More examples

Sa réponse diplomatique a calmé la situation.

Their diplomatic response calmed the situation.

Core concept

A carefully chosen tone that protects relations while leaving room for agreement.

Common phrases

  • réponse diplomatique

    diplomatic response

  • attitude diplomatique

    diplomatic attitude

Similar words

tactueux: Careful and sensitive in choosing words to avoid hurting others.
conciliant: Willing to make concessions and adapt to others to avoid conflict.
mesuré: Calm and moderate in speech, actions, or expression.

Definition in French

Qualifie ce qui appartient à la diplomatie ou qui adopte une attitude mesurée et nuancée dans les échanges.

Word origin

French diplomatique comes through Latin diplomaticus from Greek diplomatikos, linked to diploma, a document originally folded in two and later associated with official affairs.

Usage tips

  • In French, diplomatique can describe a tactful person, reply, or tone, not only state diplomacy.

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