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humble Meaning in French (humble signification en français)

adjectivehumble
verbhumilier
Synonymes:modestediscrethumilié
humble in English:humble
IPA:ɔ̃bl
Phonetic:omb(ə)l
Plural: humbles
Gender:Épicène
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de humble en français est humble, humilier. (Qui a une opinion modeste ou basse de sa propre importance.)

Definitions of Humble

  1. 1
    adjective
    humble

    Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

    Qui a une opinion modeste ou basse de sa propre importance.

  2. 2
    verb
    humilier

    To lower (someone) in dignity or importance.

    Abaisser (quelqu'un) en dignité ou en importance.

Example Sentences

“She remained humble despite her great success.”

Elle est restée humble malgré son grand succès.

“The defeat humbled the proud team.”

La défaite a humilié l'équipe fière.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

modestediscrethumilié

In English:

modestmeekunpretentious

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

arrogantfierorgueilleux

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tensehumbled
present participlehumbling
nounhumility
adverbhumbly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

eat humble pieidiom

To admit one was wrong and apologize, especially in a humiliating way.