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    Modeste (en. Modest)

    /mɔ.dɛst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has little importance, who does not boast.
    She leads a modest life in a small apartment.
    Elle mène une vie modeste dans un petit appartement.
    Who does not display excessive ambitions or desires.
    Her modest ambition helped her stay focused on her real goals.
    Sa modeste ambition l'a aidé à rester concentré sur ses objectifs réels.
    Who adheres to standards of propriety and decency.
    She always wears modest clothing during ceremonies.
    Elle porte toujours des vêtements modestes lors des cérémonies.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'modestus', meaning measured, balanced.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    modest in his successes
    A person who does not boast about their achievements.
    modeste dans ses succès
    a modest meal
    A simple and unpretentious meal.
    un modeste repas
    to lead a modest life
    To live without excess, in a very simple way.
    mener une vie modeste

    Related Words

    modestly
    Adverbializes to describe something done in a modest manner.
    modestement
    modesty
    Quality of a modest person.
    modestie
    modesty of praise
    Avoiding exaggerations in compliments.
    modestie de l'éloge

    Slang Meanings

    No showing off.
    He maintains a modest profile, no showing off with him.
    Il garde un profil modeste, pas de frime chez lui.
    Good deals at low prices.
    We found a modest restaurant, but the dishes were delicious.
    On a trouvé un restaurant modeste, mais les plats étaient délicieux.