Honoré (en. Honored)

[ɔnɔʁe]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies a person who has been recognized for their merits.
He was honored for his commitment to the community.
Il a été honoré pour son engagement envers la communauté.
Reminder of respect owed to a person or thing.
This ceremony pays tribute to the honorees of the year.
Cette cérémonie rend hommage aux honorés de l'année.
Refers to a title or status related to a distinction.
She is now an honored member of the academy.
Elle est désormais une membre honorée de l'académie.

Etymology

From the Latin 'honoratus', past participle of 'honorare' which means 'to honor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

honor and dignity
Expression indicating the respect and integrity of a person.
honneur et dignité
to do honor to
To act in a way that brings respect or honor to someone.
faire honneur à
to recognize merits
An act of valuing a person's contributions.
reconnaître les mérites

Related Words

honor
Feeling of respect and recognition.
honneur
honorific
Which confers honor without burdens of responsibility.
honorifique
honorability
Quality of a person who is worthy of honor.
honorabilité

Slang Meanings

To be valued or recognized in a group.
He is really honored in his team, everyone admires him.
Il est vraiment honoré dans son équipe, tout le monde l'admire.
To feel important or respected.
With this award, she feels super honored.
Avec ce prix, elle se sent super honorée.