aloof in French
aloof in French is réservé, distant, dédaigneux — aloof means distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
aloof in French
réservé
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
distant
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
dédaigneux
Reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant; standoffish.
à distance
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
à l'écart
At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.
dédaigneusement
Without sympathy; unfavorably.
What does "aloof" mean?
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adj Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
"He stayed aloof from the office gossip."
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aloof in a sentence
- He stayed aloof from the office gossip.
- Some found her aloof, though she was simply shy.
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What is "aloof" in French?
"aloof" in French is réservé, distant, dédaigneux. aloof means: Distant or reserved in manner, keeping oneself apart emotionally or socially.
How do you use "aloof" in a sentence?
Example: "He stayed aloof from the office gossip." In French, "aloof" is réservé, distant, dédaigneux.
Are there other ways to say "aloof" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "aloof": réservé, distant, dédaigneux, à distance, à l'écart, dédaigneusement.
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