English–French

“dignity” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/diɲite/

Example

Tout le monde a droit à la dignité.

Everyone is entitled to dignity.

Illustration for dignité (dignity)

How to say “dignity” in French

“Dignity” in French is dignité.

A person carries an inner worth that deserves respectful treatment, even without wealth or rank.

Full entry for dignité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dignité

Il a gardé sa dignité malgré l'humiliation.

He kept his dignity despite the humiliation.

Tips for using dignité

  • Dignité is more formal than everyday phrases such as respect de soi and often appears in public, legal, or ceremonial language.

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