What is 'honneur' called in English?

'honneur' in English is called "Honor". Honor refers to: Grande estime, respect.

How do you pronounce 'Honor' and 'honneur'?

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What is an example sentence for Honor in French?

English: "It was an honor to meet such a distinguished scholar." | French: "Ce fut un honneur de rencontrer un érudit aussi distingué."

noun · verb

English to French Dictionary

honor Meaning in French (honor signification en français)

nounhonneur

verbhonorer

Synonymes:gloirerespectestime

honneur in English:honor

Phonetic:ɔnœʁ

Plural: honors

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de honor en français est honneur, honorer. (Grande estime, respect.)

Definitions of Honor

1
noun
honneur
High respect; great esteem.
Grande estime, respect.
2
verb
honorer
To regard with great respect; to fulfill or keep a promise or agreement.
Considérer avec un grand respect ; tenir une promesse ou un accord.

Example Sentences

formal

“It was an honor to meet such a distinguished scholar.”

Ce fut un honneur de rencontrer un érudit aussi distingué.

business

“We must honor our commitments to the community.”

Nous devons honorer nos engagements envers la communauté.

general

“She always acts with honor and integrity.”

Elle agit toujours avec honneur et intégrité.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

gloirerespectestime

In English:

respect esteem dignity

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

déshonneurhonte

In English:

dishonor shame disgrace

Inflected Word Forms

past participlehonored

present participlehonoring

adjectivehonorable

adjectivehonorary

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in honor ofexpression

To show respect or celebrate someone or something.

word of honoridiom

A solemn promise or pledge.

honor systemcollocation

A system that relies on the honesty of individuals rather than strict supervision.