Déshonoré (en. Dishonored)
/de.zɔ.nɔ.ʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has suffered a loss of honor.
He feels dishonored after the betrayal.
Il se sent déshonoré après la trahison.
Indicates a state of shame or dishonor.
The actions of this family member have dishonored the name.
Les actes de ce membre de la famille ont déshonoré le nom.
Can also refer to a tarnished reputation.
She was dishonored by her false testimony.
Elle a été déshonorée par ses faux témoignages.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'de-' and the word 'honor.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
publicly dishonored
humiliated in front of others.
déshonoré publiquement
to live in shame
being constantly besieged by a feeling of shame.
vivre dans la honte
family dishonor
loss of family reputation due to the actions of a member.
déshonneur familial
Related Words
honor
Quality of what is respectable.
honneur
shame
Feeling of inferiority or guilt.
honte
infamy
Character of a person or act that is of great ignominy.
infamie
Slang Meanings
To be in trouble with reputation.
After his first failure, he is dishonored in his neighborhood.
Après son premier échec, il est déshonoré dans son quartier.
To be considered a pariah.
He was rejected, he is dishonored by his peers.
Il a été rejeté, il est déshonoré par ses pairs.