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    Honnêtes (en. Honest)

    [onɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is trustworthy, sincere, and fair.
    She is an honest person who never lies.
    Elle est une personne honnête qui ne ment jamais.
    Who respects the rules of morality.
    He has always behaved honestly in his business dealings.
    Il a toujours eu un comportement honnête dans ses affaires.
    Who does not hide their intentions.
    He was honest with her about his feelings.
    Il a été honnête avec elle sur ses sentiments.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honest with oneself
    To act sincerely and in accordance with one's own values.
    honnête envers soi-même
    to be honest
    To be sincere and transparent in one's actions and words.
    être honnête
    honest people
    People regarded as trustworthy and reliable.
    honnêtes gens

    Related Words

    honesty
    The quality of an honest person; integrity.
    honnêteté
    hater
    A person who acts with honesty.
    honnisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To show frankness.
    He was straight up, very honest in his speech.
    Il a été cash, très honnête dans son discours.
    To be bluntly honest.
    In this situation, I'm going to be bluntly honest and express my truth.
    Dans cette situation, je vais être franc du collier et exprimer ma vérité.