Usage Note
Furtivement describes an action done quietly so as not to be noticed — slipping away, glancing sideways. The adjective furtif/furtive is equally common; un regard furtif (a furtive glance) is a very frequent collocation.
Examples
"Il est sorti furtivement de la pièce."
Natural Translation
He slipped out of the room furtively.
Literal Translation
He exited furtively from the room.
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