demureness in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for demureness in the English»French Dictionary

demureness [Brit dɪˈmjʊənəs, dɪˈmjɔːnəs, Am dəˈmjʊrnəs] N

1. demureness (modesty):

demureness

modestie f

2. demureness (coyness):

demureness pej

fausse modestie f

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English

All of that calculated demureness could get cloying if the four-piece didn't have a record full of growers and anthems.

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A bold stance for decency and demureness will invariably benefit the force's image and help to renew the trust of the populace in law enforcers.

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It's a role that she has made her own worldwide, and her demureness as she gave each of her partners a good looking-over made me smile.

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