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    Honorer (en. Honor)

    /ɔ.nɔʁ.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To pay tribute to someone or something.
    We honored his sacrifice during the ceremony.
    Nous avons honoré son sacrifice lors de la cérémonie.
    To respect an obligation or commitment.
    One must honor their debts.
    Il faut honorer ses dettes.
    To decorate or distinguish someone with a title or award.
    She was honored by the university for her achievements.
    Elle a été honorée par l'université pour ses réalisations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'honorare', based on 'honor' which means honor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to honor the memory of someone
    To make a respectful remembrance of a deceased person.
    honorer la mémoire de quelqu'un
    to honor a contract
    To fulfill the obligations of a signed contract.
    honorer un contrat
    to honor one's promises
    To keep the commitments made to someone.
    honorer ses promesses

    Related Words

    honor
    Respect, high moral value.
    honneur
    honorific
    That which confers honor.
    honorifique
    honorability
    The quality of what is honorable.
    honorabilité

    Slang Meanings

    To not betray or respect a code of honor.
    He is self-assured, he never honors a betrayal.
    Il est sûr de lui, il n'honore jamais une trahison.