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    L'honnête (en. The honest one)

    /l‿onɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is just and fair in their actions.
    He is an honest person who never steals.
    C'est une personne honnête qui ne vole jamais.
    Who hides nothing, who is sincere.
    He made an honest statement about his intentions.
    Il a fait une déclaration honnête sur ses intentions.
    Who has an exemplary moral conduct.
    She is recognized as an honest woman in her profession.
    Elle est reconnue comme une femme honnête dans son métier.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'honestus' which means 'upright, respectable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an honest man
    A good man, upright and sincere.
    un homme honnête
    act in an honest manner
    To behave justly and transparently.
    agir de manière honnête
    speak honestly
    To express one's thoughts without deceit.
    parler honnêtement
    honest about something
    To be sincere about a specific topic.
    honnête à propos de quelque chose

    Related Words

    honesty
    Quality of an honest person.
    honnêteté
    to dishonor
    To shame, to dishonor.
    honnir
    honor
    Consideration, respect given to someone.
    honneur

    Slang Meanings

    To be straightforward
    He is straightforward, he always tells the truth.
    Il est cash, il dit toujours la vérité.
    Not to beat around the bush
    She never beats around the bush, she is always honest.
    Elle ne tourne jamais autour du pot, elle est toujours honnête.