taire
Pronunciation
/tɛʀ/

Definition & Meaning of "taire"in French

taire
01

to be quiet, to keep silent

ne pas parler, rester silencieux
taire definition and meaning
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Il s' est tu dès qu' il a vu le professeur.
He was quiet as soon as he saw the teacher.
Les enfants doivent se taire pendant le film.
Children must be quiet during the movie.
02

to hide, to keep quiet about

ne pas dire quelque chose, cacher volontairement une information
taire definition and meaning
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Il a tu la vérité pendant des années.
He kept quiet about the truth for years.
Elle a tu ses sentiments pour ne pas le gêner.
She hid her feelings so as not to bother him.
03

to hold one's tongue, to hold one's tongue

s'arrêter volontairement de parler, souvent pour ne pas dire quelque chose d'inapproprié
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Il voulait protester, mais il s' est tu au dernier moment.
He wanted to protest, but he held his tongue at the last moment.
Elle s' est tue pour ne pas blesser son ami.
She shut herself up not to hurt her friend.
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