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    Honnêteté (en. Honesty)

    [on-e-te-te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The quality of a person who is upright and transparent.
    His honesty earned him everyone's respect.
    Sa honnêteté lui a valu le respect de tous.
    The manifestation of sincerity and truth in relationships.
    Honesty is essential in a friendship.
    L'honnêteté est essentielle dans une amitié.
    The state of being honest and frank.
    He has always advocated honesty in his business.
    Il a toujours prôné l'honnêteté dans ses affaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'honestitas', meaning uprightness, integrity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speak with honesty
    To express oneself sincerely and openly.
    parler avec honnêteté
    honesty pays off
    Being honest ultimately pays off.
    l'honnêteté, ça paie
    to show honesty
    To demonstrate sincerity in one's actions.
    faire preuve d'honnêteté

    Related Words

    honest
    The quality of a person who acts with integrity.
    honnête
    honestly
    In all sincerity or in an upright manner.
    honnêtement
    intellectual honesty
    Coherence and truth in reasoning.
    honnêteté intellectuelle

    Slang Meanings

    To be straightforward
    He is straightforward; he always says what he thinks with honesty.
    Il est cash, il dit toujours ce qu'il pense avec honnêteté.
    No fuss
    She spoke without fuss; her honesty is refreshing.
    Elle a parlé sans chichi, sa honnêteté est rafraîchissante.