remain coy = rester coi / rester coite (se taire) = rester silencieux
"Suu Kyi has been asked about her intent to become president on many occasions, but she has consistently remain coy with her answer." POLICYMIC
Chelsea remain coy on Lampard future FOX NEWS
Origine :
Anglo-French coi, quoy calm, Old French quei < Vulgar Latin *quētus, for Latin quiētus quiet
DICTIONARY-REFERENCE
Mots de la même famille : coyish, coyishness, coyly, coyness, overcoy / quiet, quietly, quietness, unquieted...
Français
Les adjectifs coi, coite ainsi que quiet, quiète (tranquille,silencieux) viennent du même mot latin quietus « qui est en repos, tranquille » CNRTLMots de la même famille : quiétude, inquiet, inquiétude, s'inquiéter