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    L'humiliation (en. Humiliation)

    /ly.mi.li.a.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An act that causes a loss of dignity or great embarrassment.
    He felt a profound humiliation after his fall in public.
    Il a ressenti une profonde humiliation après sa chute en public.
    General sense of dishonor or shame.
    This situation caused him immense humiliation.
    Cette situation lui a causé une humiliation immense.
    A feeling of personal devaluation.
    Humiliation can have lasting effects on a person's psyche.
    L'humiliation peut avoir des effets durables sur la psyché d'une personne.

    Etymology

    From the Latin humiliatio, derived from humiliari, which means 'to make humble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel humiliated
    To experience a feeling of humiliation.
    se sentir humilié
    public humiliation
    A humiliation experienced in front of an audience.
    l'humiliation publique
    without humiliation
    Without humiliating event.
    sans humiliation

    Related Words

    to humiliate
    The act of subjecting someone to humiliation.
    humilier
    humility
    The state of a person who considers themselves humble.
    humilité

    Slang Meanings

    To take a slap
    When he failed his exam, it felt like taking a slap of humiliation.
    Quand il a échoué à son examen, c'était comme se prendre une claque d'humiliation.
    To be ashamed
    After that comment, he was really ashamed.
    Après cette remarque, il avait vraiment la honte.