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    Dignes (en. Worthy)

    /diɲ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who deserves respect, who is honorable.
    It is important to treat others in a dignified manner.
    Il est important de traiter les autres de manière digne.
    One who is appropriate or suitable in a given context.
    This outfit is worthy of such an occasion.
    Cette tenue est digne d'une telle occasion.
    One who expresses a certain moral or spiritual greatness.
    His behavior was dignified in all circumstances.
    Son comportement était digne en toutes circonstances.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'dignus' meaning 'dignified, deserving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    worthy of trust
    One who deserves to be believed.
    digne de foi
    to be deserving of
    To deserve something.
    être digne de
    to show dignity
    To act with a heightened sense of honor.
    faire preuve de dignité

    Related Words

    dignity
    The quality of being worthy.
    dignité
    dignitary
    A person holding an honorary position.
    dignitaire
    undignified
    One who does not deserve something.
    indigne

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to describe something noble or grand.
    This movie was truly dignified, I was moved.
    Ce film était vraiment digne, j'ai été ému.
    Refers to a person who behaves well in difficult situations.
    She acted in a dignified manner despite the pressure.
    Elle a agi de manière digne malgré la pression.