tact

tact, diplomatie

Capacité à parler ou agir sans blesser les autres ni les mettre dans l’embarras.

En anglais simple : Skill in speaking or acting so that you do not upset or embarrass people.

• She handled the complaint with tact.
• It takes tact to discuss someone’s mistakes kindly.
• His lack of tact embarrassed everyone at dinner.

Comment l'utiliser : tact in doing something (She showed tact in explaining the problem.)

Synonymes : diplomacy, sensitivity, discretion

Contraires : tactlessness

Expressions courantes : show tact, with tact, lack of tact

discernement, finesse

Capacité à saisir ce qu’une situation demande et à réagir judicieusement.

En anglais simple : An ability to notice what a situation needs and respond wisely.

• Her practical tact guided the decision.
• He showed tact in choosing the right moment to act.
• Success depended on the teacher’s tact in judging each pupil’s needs.

Synonymes : discernment, judgment

Expressions courantes : practical tact, tact in something, exercise tact