timide

timide
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. shy
Moussa est un peu timide. Il a du mal à sortir de sa coquille.Moussa is a little shy. He has trouble coming out of his shell.
b. timid
Malgré un tempérament timide, Erika afficha une bravoure peu commune.Despite her timid disposition, Erika displayed uncommon bravery.
c. bashful
Je me suis avancé vers l’estrade en tremblant, comme un enfant timide.I walked towards the stage trembling, like a bashful child.
a. feeble
Malgré une timide reprise au troisième trimestre, l’Europe affiche une croissance en berne.Despite a feeble recovery in the third quarter, growth in Europe remains sluggish.
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
masculine or feminine noun
a. shy person
Mon père a toujours été un timide. Il est mal à l’aise quand il y a trop de monde.My father has always been a shy person. He's uncomfortable when there are too many people around.
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