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demure in French

demure in French is réservé, discret, sobre — demure means quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.

demure in French

réservé
adj
discret
adj
sobre
adj
sérieux
adj

What does "demure" mean?

  1. adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
    "She gave a demure smile and looked away."
  2. adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.
    "His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well."
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demure in a sentence

  • She gave a demure smile and looked away.
  • His demure response surprised everyone expecting a bold comeback.
  • His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well.

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What is "demure" in French?

"demure" in French is réservé, discret, sobre. demure means: Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.

How do you use "demure" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a demure smile and looked away." In French, "demure" is réservé, discret, sobre.

Are there other ways to say "demure" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "demure": réservé, discret, sobre, sérieux.

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