réticent

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/ʁetisɑ̃/
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Che trattiene l’assenso o le parole.
Practice using réticent in conversation until it feels natural

Esempi

  • L’interlocuteur est resté réticent sur ce point.
    The speaker remained reserved on this point.
  • Même les plus réticents ont voté pour la mesure.
    Even the most hesitant voted for the measure.
  • Le témoin s’est montré réticent sur les détails.
    The witness was guarded about the details.
  • Sa réponse réticente ne disait pas tout.
    His evasive answer did not tell the whole story.
  • Je suis réticent à partager ces données.
    I am reluctant to share this data.

Parole simili

discret
évasif
méfiant
réservé
secret
hésitant
circonspect
réservé

Significati

Esitare ad accettare

adjective
decisions
neutral
Che mostra riserve o una certa opposizione davanti a una proposta o un’azione.

Esempi

  • Elle reste réticente à signer le contrat.
    She remains reluctant to sign the contract.
  • Les habitants sont réticents devant ce projet.
    The residents are hesitant about this project.
  • Il était réticent, mais il a fini par accepter.
    He was reluctant, but eventually agreed.
  • Je suis réticent à partager ces données.
    I am reluctant to share this data.
  • Même les plus réticents ont voté pour la mesure.
    Even the most hesitant voted for the measure.

Parole simili

hésitant
réservé
circonspect
méfiant

Non dire tutto

adjective
communication
formal
Che non esprime tutto ciò che pensa o sa; uso più letterario.

Esempi

  • Le témoin s’est montré réticent sur les détails.
    The witness was guarded about the details.
  • Sa réponse réticente ne disait pas tout.
    His evasive answer did not tell the whole story.
  • Elle était réticente à révéler le nom de la source.
    She was unwilling to reveal the source’s name.
  • L’interlocuteur est resté réticent sur ce point.
    The speaker remained reserved on this point.
  • Un silence réticent a suivi la question.
    A guarded silence followed the question.

Parole simili

secret
discret
réservé
évasif

Etimologia

FAQ

Che cosa significa di solito réticent?

Esitante o poco disposto ad accettare o agire.

Quale costruzione lo segue spesso?

Réticent à più infinito.

Può riguardare il parlare?

Sì, se una persona non dice tutto.

È comune questo secondo uso?

È più letterario del senso abituale.

Qual è la forma femminile?

Réticente.

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