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    Daigné (en. Deigned)

    [dɛɲe]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant attention, respect, or a favor.
    He finally deigns to respond to my letters.
    Il daigne enfin répondre à mes lettres.
    To act with condescension.
    She doesn't even deign to look at him.
    Elle ne daigne même pas le regarder.
    To act with generosity or consideration.
    He deigned to come for the event.
    Il daigna se déplacer pour l'événement.
    To show oneself available for a request.
    Please deign to excuse me for my delay.
    Veuillez daigner m'excuser pour mon retard.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'daigner', derived from Latin 'dignari', meaning 'to deem worthy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deign to do
    to agree to do something.
    daigner faire
    deign to come
    to have the kindness to show up or participate.
    daigner venir
    deign to express oneself
    to show the intention to speak or express oneself.
    daigner s'exprimer

    Related Words

    worthy
    deserving of respect or attention.
    digne
    dignity
    quality of a being that deserves respect.
    dignité
    unworthy
    not deserving of respect.
    indigne

    Slang Meanings

    To be snobbish or pretentious.
    Why are you acting all high and mighty?
    Pourquoi tu fais le daigné ?
    To act like a big shot.
    He thinks he’s a king and barely deigns to talk to us.
    Il se prend pour un roi et daigne à peine nous parler.