Daignez (en. Deign)

/dɛ̃ɡne/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To grant with a certain condescension.

Please consider my request.

Daignez considérer ma demande.

To express a willingness to do something after being solicited.

Please follow me in this process.

Daignez me suivre dans cette démarche.

Used to suggest a minimum of courtesy in a request.

I ask you to kindly accept my apologies.

Je vous prie de daignez accepter mes excuses.

From the old French 'daigner', coming from the Latin 'dignari', which means 'to deem worthy'.

graciously accept

A formal expression to request someone to accept something.

daignez agréer

kindly excuse

Used to offer apologies respectfully.

daignez excuser

daignataire

A person who deigns to do something.

daignataire

dignity

The quality of being worthy or respected.

dignité

Used ironically to criticize someone who considers themselves superior.

She deigned to visit us, as if it were a privilege.

Elle a daigné nous rendre visite, comme si c'était un privilège.

A sarcastic expression to downplay a request.

Would you kindly lend me your pen?

Souhaitez-vous daignez me prêter votre stylo ?