English–French

“dishonor” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dezonœʁ/

Example

Il craint le déshonneur.

He fears dishonor.

Illustration for déshonneur (dishonor)

How to say “dishonor” in French

“Dishonor” in French is déshonneur.

A public stain spreading over a person's or group's name and standing.

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

Example sentences with déshonneur

Cet échec est un déshonneur pour toute la famille.

This failure is a disgrace to the whole family.

Tips for using déshonneur

  • Déshonneur is a strong, formal word for public disgrace, whereas honte often names personal shame and perdre la face means losing face.

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