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furtive in French

furtive in French is furtif, subreptice — furtive means done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.

furtive in French

furtif
adj
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
subreptice
adj
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.

What does "furtive" mean?

  1. adj Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
    "He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door."
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furtive in a sentence

  • He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door.
  • Their furtive whispers made the teacher suspicious.

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What is "furtive" in French?

"furtive" in French is furtif, subreptice. furtive means: Done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.

How do you use "furtive" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a furtive glance over his shoulder before slipping through the door." In French, "furtive" is furtif, subreptice.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "furtive": furtif, subreptice.

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