Daignait (en. Deigned)

deh-neh

Slang Meanings

To make a minimal effort to do something.
He even deigns to come to the meeting, that says it all.
Il daigne même venir à la réunion, ça veut tout dire.
To act with condescension.
She does not deign to associate with those she deems inferior.
Elle ne daigne pas fréquenter ceux qu'elle juge inférieurs.