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    Honnête (en. Honest)

    [onɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who acts with integrity and uprightness.
    She is an honest person; she never lies.
    C'est une personne honnête, elle ne ment jamais.
    Who is in accordance with reality, fair.
    His assessment is honest and unbiased.
    Son évaluation est honnête et sans parti pris.
    Who has impeccable moral and ethical conduct.
    He has always been honest in his business dealings.
    Il a toujours été honnête dans ses affaires.
    Who is simple and unpretentious.
    She leads an honest life, without extravagance.
    Elle mène une vie honnête, sans extravagance.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be honest with oneself
    To act in a sincere and authentic manner.
    être honnête avec soi-même
    an honest person
    Someone who respects moral values.
    une personne honnête
    a man of integrity
    A man of value, worthy of trust.
    honnete homme

    Related Words

    honesty
    Quality of a person who is honest.
    honnêteté
    honest evaluation
    State of what is honest.
    honnissement

    Slang Meanings

    A person who says things as they are.
    That guy, he is really honest; he doesn't beat around the bush.
    Ce gars-là, il est vraiment honnête, il ne tourne pas autour du pot.
    To be straightforward.
    Honestly, I prefer honest people, not those who speak in circles.
    Franchement, je préfère les gens honnêtes, pas ceux qui parlent en détours.