en douce

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Etymology[edit]

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Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /ɑ̃ dus/

Adverb[edit]

(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[edit]

Not to be confused with en douceur.

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