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    Honte (en. Shame)

    /ɔ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Feeling of embarrassment or dishonor.
    He felt great shame after failing the exam.
    Il a ressenti une grande honte après avoir échoué à l'examen.
    State of dishonor.
    Shame drove him to apologize publicly.
    La honte l'a poussé à s'excuser publiquement.
    Lack of dignity.
    She acted without shame, despite the consequences.
    Elle a agi sans honte, malgré les conséquences.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'onte', derived from Latin 'pœna', meaning punishment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be ashamed
    To feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about something.
    avoir honte
    to feel ashamed
    To feel shame or embarrassment.
    se sentir honteux
    to bring shame on someone
    To cause shame to someone through one's actions.
    faire honte à quelqu'un
    without shame
    To act unperturbed, without caring about the consequences.
    sans honte

    Related Words

    ashamed
    That causes shame.
    honteux
    shamefully
    In a shameful manner.
    honteusement

    Slang Meanings

    To be ashamed.
    He really felt shame after that joke.
    Il a vraiment eu la honte après cette blague.
    To catch shame.
    He caught shame by messing up in front of everyone.
    Il a chopé la honte en se trompant devant tout le monde.