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    Daigne (en. Deigns)

    /dɛɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant something in an honorable manner.
    He finally deigns to respond to my letter.
    Il daigne enfin répondre à ma lettre.
    To show consideration or humility.
    She deigns to take an interest in our problems.
    Elle daigne s'intéresser à nos problèmes.
    To demand, to be demanding in one's actions.
    He does not deign to concern himself with our affairs.
    Il ne daigne pas se mêler de nos affaires.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'dignari', meaning 'to regard as worthy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Kindly accept, Madam, the expression of my distinguished salutations.
    A polite formula for closing a letter.
    daignez agréer, Madame, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées
    Take the honor of...
    An expression used to solicit a favor.
    daigne me faire l'honneur

    Related Words

    worthy
    Worthy of respect or consideration.
    digne
    dignity
    The state of what deserves high respect.
    dignité
    worthy of
    Worthy of something according to criteria.
    digne de

    Slang Meanings

    An ironic way to ask for something with a hint of mockery.
    Oh, do be kind enough to lend me your pen if you feel like it!
    Oh, daigne bien me prêter ton stylo si tu en as envie!
    An expression used to criticize someone's pride.
    You are not so important that you need to deign to everything.
    Tu n'es pas si important qu'il faille que tu daignes à tout.