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    Déshonore (en. Dishonored)

    /de.zɔ.nɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To provoke the loss of honor or respect of someone.
    He dishonored his family by acting this way.
    Il a déshonoré sa famille en agissant de cette manière.
    To cause someone to lose their moral integrity.
    These accusations could dishonor his reputation.
    Ces accusations pourraient déshonorer sa réputation.
    To betray the trust that one had in oneself or towards others.
    She didn't want to dishonor her friends by lying.
    Elle ne voulait pas déshonorer ses amis en mentant.

    Etymology

    The word is formed from the prefix 'de-' which implies deprivation, and 'honor', deriving from the Latin 'honorem'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dishonor someone
    To cause someone a loss of honor.
    déshonorer quelqu'un
    to dishonor a promise
    To fail to keep a promise made.
    déshonorer une promesse

    Related Words

    honor
    The quality of that which deserves esteem and respect.
    honneur
    honesty
    The character of someone who acts with integrity.
    honnêteté
    dignity
    The feeling of personal value, of self-esteem.
    dignité

    Slang Meanings

    To dishonor in colloquial language can mean to embarrass someone.
    He dishonored himself in front of the whole class by stumbling.
    Il s'est déshonoré devant toute la classe en trébuchant.
    Used to express public shame.
    This failure really dishonored the group.
    Cet échec a vraiment déshonoré le groupe.