en douce

== French == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɑ̃ dus/ === Adverb === en douce (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 ==== Not to be confused with en douceur.