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    Honorable (en. Honorable)

    /ɔnɔʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has high moral qualities, worthy of respect.
    He is recognized as an honorable man in his community.
    Il est reconnu comme un homme honorable dans sa communauté.
    Who conforms to the principles of honor.
    She made an honorable decision despite the pressure.
    Elle a pris une décision honorable malgré la pression.
    Who is worthy of a distinction or an honor.
    This action was deemed honorable by the jury.
    Cette action a été jugée honorable par le jury.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'honorabilis', from 'honor', meaning honor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act honorably
    to act according to principles of honor.
    agir de manière honorable
    an honorable man
    a man who deserves respect.
    un homme honorable

    Related Words

    honor
    Quality of what is respectable.
    honneur
    respect
    Feeling of esteem for a person.
    respect

    Slang Meanings

    A good person.
    He's an honorable guy, always ready to help.
    C'est un gars honorable, toujours prêt à aider.
    A noble action.
    It was an honorable gesture on his part.
    C'était un geste honorable de sa part.