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    D'honnêtes (en. Honest)

    /d‿ɔ.nɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who possesses good morality, who respects others.
    He is known to be a man of honorable principles.
    Il est connu pour être un homme d'honnêtes principes.
    Who is loyal and just in their actions.
    She has honorable intentions in her commitments.
    Elle est d'honnêtes intentions dans ses engagements.
    Refers to someone who is reliable and upright.
    This merchant sells products of honest quality.
    Ce commerçant vend des produits d'honnêtes qualités.

    Etymology

    From the French 'honnête', derived from the Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a man of honor
    A good man, capable of respect and integrity.
    un homme d'honnêtes
    to act honestly
    To behave with uprightness and respect.
    agir d'honnêtes
    honorable intentions
    Sincere and loyal intentions.
    honnêtes intentions

    Related Words

    honesty
    The quality of an honest person.
    honnêteté
    honest
    Adverbial synonym for describing a just person with good morals.
    honnête
    upright
    Refers to a person who maintains their moral principles.
    intègre

    Slang Meanings

    In common language, used to refer to someone respectable.
    He's a decent guy, you can trust him.
    C'est un type d'honnêtes, tu peux lui faire confiance.
    Used to talk about things that are clear and without deception.
    This offer is honest, no trick.
    Cette offre est d'honnêtes, pas de trick.