French Word · Beginner
taiseux
quiet person
Pronunciation: /tɛ.zø/
Meaning
quiet person
Example
Bien sûr qu'on se perd parfois ; mais le timide, le taiseux, le cynique, le bileux, l'indécis […] se perdent aussi.
I use the word "taiseux".
Practice tips
- Practice taiseux out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for beginner-level learners.