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    Humiliation (en. Humiliation)

    [yumiljasjɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person who feels diminished or devalued compared to others.
    His response plunged me into deep humiliation.
    Sa réponse m'a plongé dans une profonde humiliation.
    Affront or public degradation inflicted on someone.
    He experienced humiliation in front of the entire class.
    Il a vécu une humiliation devant toute la classe.
    A gesture where one bows before power or authority to express submission.
    The humiliation he suffered still haunts him.
    La humiliation qu'il a subie le hante encore.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'humiliationem', derived from 'humiliare', meaning to lower.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public humiliation
    Degradation or affront suffered in front of a group.
    humiliation publique
    to undergo humiliation
    To be exposed to a situation where one feels belittled.
    subir une humiliation
    to inflict humiliation
    To cause dishonor to others.
    infliger une humiliation

    Related Words

    to humiliate
    To make someone undergo humiliation.
    humilier
    humiliating
    Causing humiliation.
    humiliant
    humility
    State of being humble, modest.
    humilité

    Slang Meanings

    A setback
    He faced a setback during his presentation.
    Il s'est pris un râteau lors de sa présentation.
    A big defeat
    That defeat was a big humiliation for the team.
    Cette défaite était une grosse humiliation pour l'équipe.