covert in French
covert in French is secret, clandestin — covert means secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
covert in French
secret
(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
clandestin
(figuratively) Secret, surreptitious, concealed.
What does "covert" mean?
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adjective Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
"The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence."
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noun A thicket or dense area of undergrowth where game animals hide.
"The hunting dogs flushed a pheasant out of the covert."
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noun In birds, a small feather that covers the base of a larger flight feather.
"The wing coverts showed a flash of blue."
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covert in a sentence
- The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence.
- They exchanged covert glances across the room.
- The hunting dogs flushed a pheasant out of the covert.
- The wing coverts showed a flash of blue.
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What is "covert" in French?
"covert" in French is secret, clandestin. covert means: Secret or hidden; done in a concealed way.
How do you use "covert" in a sentence?
Example: "The agency ran a covert operation to gather intelligence." In French, "covert" is secret, clandestin.
Are there other ways to say "covert" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "covert": secret, clandestin.
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