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    Noble (en. Noble)

    /nɔbl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person whose birth or titles are prestigious.
    The aristocrat was a noble man.
    L'aristocrate était un homme noble.
    Who is elevated, who has great moral values.
    His gesture was noble and selfless.
    Son geste était noble et désintéressé.
    Who presents a certain grandeur of form or character.
    The mountain had a noble appearance in the sunlight.
    La montagne avait un aspect noble sous la lumière du soleil.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nobilis', meaning 'famous, known, distinguished'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    noble cause
    A just and honorable cause.
    noble cause
    noble gesture
    A generous or selfless act.
    noble geste
    noble residence
    A residence of certain prestige.
    noble demeure

    Related Words

    nobility
    Social class of the nobles.
    noblesse
    nobly
    In a noble manner.
    noblement
    nobility-related
    Related to titles of nobility.
    nobiliaire

    Slang Meanings

    A noble in the sense of a person with a good heart.
    She is really noble, always ready to help others.
    Elle est vraiment noble, toujours prête à aider les autres.
    Used sarcastically to refer to someone pretentious.
    Look at him, he thinks he’s a noble.
    Regarde-le, il se prend pour un noble.