Dignement (en. With dignity)

/diɲəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

In an honorable and respectful manner.

He accepted the award dignely.

Il a accepté la récompense dignement.

Maintaining one's dignity, even in difficult situations.

She faced adversity dignely.

Elle a affronté l'adversité dignement.

With a sense of self-respect.

All participants acted dignely during the ceremony.

Tous les participants ont agi dignement pendant la cérémonie.

Derived from 'dign', from the Latin 'dignus'.

to act dignely

To behave in a respectful and honorable manner.

agir dignement

to live dignely

To play a respectful and quality role in life.

vivre dignement

to speak dignely

To express oneself with respect and seriousness.

parler dignement

dignity

Quality of what is worthy, respectable.

dignité

worthy

Worthy of respect or honor.

digne

unworthy

Not worthy, not deserving of respect.

indigne

To be proud

He remained proud and dignely in the situation.

Il est resté fier et dignement dans la situation.

To hold one's head high

She kept her head high and acted dignely despite the criticism.

Elle a gardé la tête haute et a agi dignement malgré les critiques.