discourtoisement, adv., discourteously.

discourtoisie, n.f., discourtesy, unmannerliness, incivility.

discrédit, n.m., discredit, disrepute, disgrace.

discréditer, v.a., to discredit; to bring into discredit, into disrepute; to bring discredit on.

discr-et, -ète, adj., discreet, considerate, cautious, prudent; wary, circumspect; reserved, secret, close; shy.

discrètement, adv., discreetly, cautiously, circumspectly, warily, prudently, reservedly.

discrétion, n.f., circumspection, prudence; discretion, reserve, wariness; reservedness, discreetness. L’âge de —; years of discretion. Agir, parler avec —; to act or speak warily. Vivre à —; (milit.) to have free quarters. Se rendre à —; to surrender at discretion. Avoir du pain à —; to have bread ad libitum.

discrétionnaire, adj., discretionary.

discrétoire, n.m., council-room; council.

disculpation, n.f., exculpation.