Humilié (en. Humiliated)

[y.mi.lje]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
State of a person who has been belittled or devalued.
He felt humiliated after being rejected in front of his classmates.
Il se sentait humilié après avoir été rejeté devant ses camarades.
Refers to something that causes shame.
The situation deeply humiliated him.
La situation l'a profondément humilié.
Who experiences a loss of dignity.
His response made him feel even more humiliated.
Sa réponse le rendait encore plus humilié.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'humilier', derived from the Latin 'humiliare' meaning 'to lower'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be humiliated
Undergoing public humiliation.
être humilié
public humiliation
Situation where one is humiliated in front of others.
humiliation en public
to feel humiliated
Experiencing a feeling of shame.
se sentir humilié

Related Words

humiliation
The act of humiliating, belittling someone.
humiliation
to humiliate
To subject someone to humiliation.
humilier
humility
State of being humble, modest.
humilité

Slang Meanings

To be broke
After this defeat, he felt broke.
Après cette défaite, il se sentait sur la paille.
To get rejected
He really got rejected in public; it was humiliating.
Il a vraiment pris un râteau en public, c'était humiliant.