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    L'honnêteté (en. Honesty)

    /l‿ɔ.nɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The character of someone who is fair and sincere.
    His integrity and honesty earned him the respect of all.
    Sa droiture et son honnêteté lui ont valu le respect de tous.
    Absence of deception or duplicity.
    Honesty is essential in a trusting relationship.
    L'honnêteté est essentielle dans une relation de confiance.
    Moral value that drives one to be frank and transparent.
    He acted with honesty when he confessed his mistake.
    Il a agi avec honnêteté lorsqu'il a avoué son erreur.

    Etymology

    The word 'honesty' comes from Old French 'honesteté', derived from the Latin 'honestitas'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    act with honesty
    Be frank and sincere in your actions.
    agis avec honnêteté
    intellectual honesty
    Ability to be impartial and objective in reasoning.
    honnêteté intellectuelle
    demonstrate honesty
    Show a sincere and upright attitude.
    faire preuve d'honnêteté

    Related Words

    honest
    Qualified as a person acting with justice and truth.
    honnête
    to dishonor
    To dishonor, to blame publicly.
    honnir
    honors
    Recognition and rewards given for selfless actions.
    honneurs

    Slang Meanings

    To be straightforward
    He is always straightforward with his friends, no half honesty.
    Il est toujours cash avec ses amis, pas d'honnêteté à moitié.
    Not putting on a show
    With him, no pretense, it's raw honesty.
    Avec lui, pas de comédie, c'est de l'honnêteté brute.