en douce

French

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑ̃ dus/

Adverb

en douce

1. (informal) on the sly, secretly

   Synonyms: en cachette, à la dérobée, ni vu ni connu

   vendre en douce ― to sell under the counter

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with en douceur.