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    Honneur (en. Honor)

    /ɔ.nœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of what is respectable, just, and worthy.
    He acted with honor by returning the found money.
    Il a agi avec honneur en rendant l'argent trouvé.
    Social position or reputation based on virtue.
    She is ashamed of her past but seeks to restore her honor.
    Elle a honte de son passé, mais cherche à rétablir son honneur.
    Rights or privileges associated with a title or position.
    The title of knight is filled with honor.
    Le titre de chevalier est rempli d'honneur.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word honor comes from the Latin 'honorem' which means 'price, glory'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To give honor
    To grant respect or recognition.
    Donner l'honneur
    To save one's honor
    The act of maintaining dignity despite difficulty.
    Sauver l'honneur
    To play on honor
    To act in a way that preserves one's reputation.
    Jouer sur l'honneur

    Related Words

    honest
    One who acts with righteousness and integrity.
    honnête
    honesty
    Quality of being honest.
    honnêteté
    military honor
    Recognitions and distinctions awarded in a military context.
    honneur militaire

    Slang Meanings

    To have honor
    He is a man of honor; he never betrays his friends.
    C'est un homme qui a de l'honneur; il ne trahit jamais ses amis.
    To lose one's honor
    He lost his honor after that betrayal.
    Il a perdu son honneur après cette trahison.