Humiliée (en. Humiliated)

[ymilje]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who has been lowered or devalued.
She was so humiliated that she could not respond.
Elle était tellement humiliée qu'elle n'a pas pu répondre.
Characterizes a state of lowering or dishonor.
After this experience, he felt deeply humiliated.
Après cette expérience, il se sentait profondément humilié.
Indicates a loss of dignity or respect.
His behavior at work made him humiliated in front of his colleagues.
Son comportement au travail l'a rendu humilié devant ses collègues.

Etymology

From the verb 'humilier', which itself comes from the Latin 'humiliare', meaning 'to lower'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to humiliate someone
Inflicting a degrading experience on someone.
humilier quelqu'un
to be publicly humiliated
Experiencing a situation of shame in front of others.
être humilié en public
gratuitous humiliation
Inflicting humiliation without valid reason.
humiliation gratuite

Related Words

humiliation
The act of lowering someone, causing them to lose their dignity.
humiliation
to humiliate
Making someone humble or lowering their self-esteem.
humilier
humble
Someone who is aware of their worth and does not seek to promote themselves.
humble

Slang Meanings

To be in misery
He is really humiliated; it looks like he is living a nightmare.
Il est vraiment humilié, on dirait qu'il vit un cauchemar.
To be ridiculed
She was humiliated when she was rejected in front of everyone.
Elle a été humiliée quand elle a reçu un refus devant tout le monde.