indiscret
The English word "nosey" is translated into French as indiscret.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is too interested in other people's private lives.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the person being described. Use indiscrète for a feminine singular subject, indiscrets for a masculine plural subject and indiscrètes for a feminine plural subject.
Did you know?
- A person who is 'nosey' in French can be described as fouine, which is the word for a 'polecat' or 'weasel'.
- To describe someone as being 'nosey' in a more colloquial way, French speakers often use the expression mettre son nez dans (to put one's nose in).
- If you want to call someone a 'nosey parker' using a French idiom, you might call them mêle-tout, which translates to 'mix-all'.
Examples in context
- Il est un peu trop curieuxHe is a bit too nosey
- Il est toujours un peu envahissantHe is always a bit nosey
- Mon voisin est curieux comme une pieMy neighbor is as nosey as a magpie
- Ne sois pas si indiscret, s'il te plaît.Don't be so nosey, please.
- Je trouve ce journaliste très indiscret.I find this journalist very nosey.
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are talking about a mutual friend.
- NathanEst-ce que tu sais pourquoi ils ont rompu ?Do you know why they broke up?
- LéaPourquoi es-tu si indiscret, Nathan ?Why are you so nosey, Nathan?
- NathanJe suis juste curieux, c'est tout.I'm just curious, that's all.
- LéaCe n'est pas ton problème.It's none of your business.
