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    Déshonneur (en. Dishonor)

    /de.zɔ.nœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Situation in which a person loses their honor.
    He suffered dishonor by cheating during the competition.
    Il a subi un déshonneur en trichant lors du concours.
    Action or event that leads to this loss.
    The dishonor caused by his actions led him to leave the city.
    Le déshonneur causé par ses actions l'a poussé à quitter la ville.
    State of shame and social degradation.
    She chose to withdraw to avoid dishonor.
    Elle a choisi de se retirer pour éviter le déshonneur.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'de-' meaning 'not' and 'honor', of Latin origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have dishonor
    to be overwhelmed with shame.
    avoir du déshonneur
    to live in dishonor
    to lead a life marked by shame.
    vivre dans le déshonneur
    to erase the dishonor
    to restore one's honor.
    faire disparaître le déshonneur

    Related Words

    honor
    Recognition, esteem granted to a person.
    honneur
    honest
    One who acts with righteousness and integrity.
    honnête
    honesty
    Quality of a person who acts according to moral principles.
    honnêteté

    Slang Meanings

    To be in deep trouble
    After that scandal, he is really in deep trouble.
    Après ce scandale, il est vraiment dans la m****.
    Marked forever
    His name is now forever marked in the history of infamy.
    Son nom est maintenant marqué à jamais dans l'histoire de l'infamie.