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    L’honneur (en. The honor)

    /l‿ɔnœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A moral principle that involves respect for oneself and others.
    He acted with honor by refusing to betray his friends.
    Il a agi avec honneur en refusant de trahir ses amis.
    The acknowledgment of a person's dignity.
    She received an award in honor of her contributions to society.
    Elle a reçu un prix en l’honneur de ses contributions à la société.
    A person's reputation based on their actions and values.
    Protecting one's honor is essential in his culture.
    Protéger son honneur est essentiel dans sa culture.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'honorem', meaning respect or dignity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To do honor to someone
    To recognize or celebrate a person's merits.
    faire honneur à quelqu'un
    To lose honor
    To undergo a degradation of one's reputation or values.
    perdre l'honneur
    To return the honor
    To render tribute or a favor in return.
    retourner l'honneur

    Related Words

    Honesty
    The quality of a person who is upright and sincere.
    honnêteté
    Military honor
    Honorary distinctions awarded in a military context.
    honneur militaire
    Family honor
    Representation of a family's reputation and values.
    honneur de famille

    Slang Meanings

    Having honor means being respectful.
    He always has honor in his dealings.
    Il a toujours de l'honneur dans ses affaires.
    Losing one's honor refers to public disgrace.
    After that scandal, he lost all his honor.
    Après ce scandale, il a perdu tout son honneur.