hide one's light under a bushel in French
hide one's light under a bushel in French is dissimuler son talent, faire preuve de modestie, mettre son talent sous le boisseau.
hide one's light under a bushel in French
dissimuler son talent
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
faire preuve de modestie
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
mettre son talent sous le boisseau
(idiomatic) To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
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What is "hide one's light under a bushel" in French?
"hide one's light under a bushel" in French is dissimuler son talent, faire preuve de modestie, mettre son talent sous le boisseau.
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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hide one's light under a bushel": dissimuler son talent, faire preuve de modestie, mettre son talent sous le boisseau.
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