English–French

“honor” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/onœʁ/

Example

C'est un honneur de pouvoir vous aider.

It is an honor to be able to help you.

Illustration for honneur (honor)

How to say “honor” in French

“Honor” in French is honneur.

A dignified feeling of being valued when receiving respect, recognition, or a prestigious responsibility.

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

Example sentences with honneur

Sa nomination a été un honneur pour toute l'équipe.

His appointment was an honor for the whole team.

Tips for using honneur

  • Honneur has a formal, ceremonial tone, while "ça me fait plaisir" or "je suis touché" often sounds more natural for ordinary personal gratitude.

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