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reticent in French

reticent in French is réticent, hésitant — reticent means unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.

reticent in French

réticent
adj
Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.
hésitant
adj
Unwilling to communicate; keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.

What does "reticent" mean?

  1. adj Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.
    "He was reticent about his time in the army."
  2. adj Reluctant to do something.
    "She was reticent to sign the contract without reading it fully."
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reticent in a sentence

  • He was reticent about his time in the army.
  • She was reticent to sign the contract without reading it fully.

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What is "reticent" in French?

"reticent" in French is réticent, hésitant. reticent means: Unwilling to share thoughts, feelings, or information freely.

How do you use "reticent" in a sentence?

Example: "He was reticent about his time in the army." In French, "reticent" is réticent, hésitant.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "reticent": réticent, hésitant.

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