furtive in French
furtive in French is furtif, subreptice — furtive means done secretly or slyly, often to avoid detection.
furtive in French
furtif
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
subreptice
Of a person or an animal: sly, stealthy.
What does "furtive" mean?
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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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