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    Digne (en. Worthy)

    /diɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One that deserves respect, recognition.
    She accomplished work worthy of praise.
    Elle a accompli un travail digne de louanges.
    One that has a certain grandeur, nobility.
    He stood with a dignified attitude in front of the jury.
    Il se tenait avec une attitude digne devant le jury.
    One that conforms to an ideal, to high values.
    It is a cause worth supporting.
    C'est une cause digne de soutien.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'dignus' which means 'deserving.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trustworthy
    One that can be believed or in whom one can trust.
    digne de confiance
    worthy of interest
    One that deserves to be considered or examined.
    digne d'intérêt
    worthy of his rank
    One that respects his status or position.
    digne de son rang

    Related Words

    dignity
    Quality of what is worthy, respectability.
    dignité
    indicate
    To show something.
    indiquer
    indignation
    Feeling of revolt in the face of injustice.
    indignation

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who acts with pride.
    She never accepted being treated like that; she is dignified.
    Elle n'a jamais accepté d'être traitée comme ça, elle est digne.
    Used to describe respectable behavior.
    He conducted himself in a dignified manner during the ceremony.
    Il s'est conduit de manière digne lors de la cérémonie.