Humbles (en. Humble)

/œ̃.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Having a modest opinion of oneself.

She is very humble despite her success.

Elle est très humble malgré ses succès.

Being in a lower position.

He lives in a humble house.

Il vie dans une maison humble.

Notable simplicity or even poverty.

This dish, although simple and humble, is delicious.

Ce plat, bien que simple et humble, est délicieux.

From Latin 'humilis' meaning 'low, modest'.

Humility is a virtue.

The state of being humble is considered a positive quality.

L'humilité est une vertu

Humble by nature.

A person who is naturally modest and reserved.

Humble par nature

To be humble towards others.

Showing modesty in one's relationships with others.

Être humble envers les autres

humility

The state of being humble, a quality of a person who does not boast.

humilité

modesty

The character of someone who is modest.

modestie

discretion

A quality of a person who knows how to contain themselves and not boast.

discrétion

Being knocked off one's pedestal.

After his bankruptcy, he had to become humble again.

Après sa faillite, il a dû redevenir humble.

Carrying oneself low.

I prefer to maintain a humble profile even though I have succeeded.

Je préfère garder un profil humble même si j'ai réussi.