diplomatic

diplomatique

Qui concerne les relations officielles et les discussions entre les gouvernements de différents pays.

En anglais simple : Related to official relationships and discussions between the governments of different countries.

• The countries restored diplomatic relations.
• She joined the diplomatic service last year.
• Diplomatic talks continued throughout the crisis.

Expressions courantes : diplomatic relations, diplomatic mission, diplomatic immunity, diplomatic talks

diplomate, plein de tact

Qui choisit ses paroles et ses gestes avec soin pour ne pas froisser les autres.

En anglais simple : Careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset people.

• Try to be diplomatic.
• He gave a diplomatic answer to an awkward question.
• She handled the complaint in a diplomatic way.

Comment l'utiliser : diplomatic about something (She was diplomatic about his disappointing work.)

Synonymes : tactful, discreet

Contraires : tactless

Expressions courantes : diplomatic answer, be diplomatic, diplomatic approach, diplomatic reply