l'
masculine
/ɔ.nœʁ/
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Translation
honour
Word origin
From Latin honorem, the accusative of honos ('honour, esteem, public office'). English 'honour' and 'honest' descend from this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- honos
- English cognates
- honour, honest, honorary
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralhonneurs
Examples
C' ' .
It is an honour for me to be here this evening.
défendu .
He defended his honour against his enemies.
' .
She acted according to her personal code of honour.
C' .
It's a great honour to speak this evening.
l' tous.
He saved his family's honour in front of everyone.
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