Example: Il est parti ni vu ni connu sans dire au revoir.
Definition
"Ni vu ni connu" is a French expression meaning to do something unnoticed or without being seen or recognized. It describes an action carried out discreetly or stealthily, as in the example sentence where someone leaves without anyone noticing or saying goodbye.
Translations
Without anyone noticing
Sin que nadie se dé cuenta
Ongemerkt
Sense que ningú se n'adoni
Unbemerkt
Etymology
The phrase "Ni vu ni connu" literally translates as "neither seen nor known" in English. It originates from everyday French, combining 'ni' (neither) with 'vu' (seen) and 'connu' (known). This expression captures the idea of remaining completely unnoticed, much like a secret or a hidden action.
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Without anyone noticing