timide
shy
The word 'timide' is an adjective in French that translates to 'shy' in English. It is used to describe a person who is reserved or shows nervousness or lack of confidence in the presence of other people. For example, 'Il est timide' translates to 'He is shy'.
Example sentences using: timide
Il est trop timide pour parler en public.
He is too shy to speak in public.
This sentence is expressing someone's reluctance or inability to speak in public due to shyness. 'Trop' translates to 'too', amplifying the extent of the person's shyness.
Ne sois pas si timide.
Do not be so shy.
This sentence is a command or suggestion encouraging someone not to be shy. 'Ne ... pas' is used to form the negative imperative, which is the command form, in French.
Mon chat est très timide.
My cat is very shy.
In this sentence, the speaker is describing the nature of their cat. 'Très' translates to 'very' in English, emphasizing the degree of the cat's shyness.