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    L'honneur (en. The honor)

    /l‿ɔnœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a person who is esteemed for their virtue and qualities.
    It is important to preserve one's honor.
    Il est important de préserver son honneur.
    A feeling of pride or esteem due to virtuous actions.
    She defended her honor during the argument.
    Elle a défendu son honneur lors de la dispute.
    A right or privilege granted to someone in recognition of their merits.
    He received numerous honors for his work.
    Il a reçu de nombreux honneurs pour son travail.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'honorem', meaning respect or esteem.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To do honor to someone
    To act in a way that brings glory or respect to someone.
    faire honneur à quelqu'un
    The lost honor
    A situation where a person's dignity is compromised.
    l'honneur perdu
    The honor of the homeland
    The pride and respect associated with one's country.
    l'honneur de la patrie

    Related Words

    Honest
    One who acts with integrity, without deceit.
    honnête
    Honesty
    The quality of a person who acts fairly and with integrity.
    honnêteté
    Honorable
    One who deserves respect due to their deeds.
    honorable

    Slang Meanings

    To have flair
    He acted with flair to defend his honor.
    Il a agi avec du panache pour défendre son honneur.
    To save face
    He found a way to save face after his fall.
    Il a trouvé un moyen de sauver la face après sa chute.