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    Humblement (en. Humbly)

    /ym.bl.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In a modest manner, without arrogance.
    He accepted the award humbly.
    Il a accepté la récompense humblement.
    By showing deference.
    She humbly apologized.
    Elle a humblement présenté ses excuses.
    With an attitude of respectful submission.
    They humbly acknowledged their mistakes.
    Ils ont humblement reconnu leurs erreurs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the adjective 'humble', from the Latin 'humilis' meaning 'elevated poorly'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    humbly yours
    Expression used to signify that one is addressing someone with respect and modesty.
    humblement vôtre
    to act humbly
    To behave with modesty and without arrogance.
    agir humblement
    to accept humbly
    To recognize a situation or a defeat with humility.
    accepter humblement

    Related Words

    humility
    Quality of a person who is not arrogant and shows modesty.
    humilité
    humble
    Who has no excessive pretensions, modestly; not highly elevated.
    humble
    modest
    Who knows how to contain oneself and not to boast.
    modeste

    Slang Meanings

    To be in one's place without taking oneself too seriously.
    He humbly stays in his corner.
    Il reste humblement dans son coin.
    To recognize one's limits without hesitation.
    She says it humbly, without making a fuss.
    Elle le dit humblement, sans faire d'histoires.