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    L'humble (en. The humble)

    /l ɛ̃.bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person who knows how to remain modest and not put themselves forward.
    He is humble despite his many successes.
    Il est humble malgré ses nombreux succès.
    Expresses simplicity or lack of pretension.
    His way of acting is always humble.
    Sa manière d'agir est toujours humble.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'humilis', meaning 'low, modest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    humble in spirit
    Refers to a person who demonstrates modesty.
    humble d'esprit
    humble request
    A request made with respect and modesty.
    humble demande

    Related Words

    humility
    Quality of one who is humble.
    humilité
    modesty
    Attitude of not bragging about one's qualities.
    modestie

    Slang Meanings

    To be humble
    He doesn’t take himself seriously; he is truly humble.
    Il ne se prend pas au sérieux, il est vraiment humble.
    To remain humble
    After this success, he knew how to remain humble.
    Après ce succès, il a su rester humble.