pas devant
"Pas devant" is a French phrase adopted into English to signal that certain topics or behaviors are inappropriate in the presence of specific individuals, often children.
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Definition
B2Social Interaction
(informal)Used to indicate that something should not be said or done in front of certain people, usually to avoid causing embarrassment or being inappropriate.
Example
- She whispered 'pas devant' when he started telling the joke, noticing the children nearby.
- He gave a 'pas devant' look to his friend, hinting to change the topic.
Similar
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