English–French
“modesty” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pydœʁ/
Example
Elle montre de la pudeur quand elle parle.
She shows modesty when she speaks.
How to say “modesty” in French
“Modesty” in French is pudeur.
An inner brake that keeps words, actions, or appearance from crossing a boundary of decency or social tact.
Example sentences with pudeur
Il a perdu sa pudeur après quelques verres.
He lost his modesty after a few drinks.
Tips for using pudeur
- Pudeur is a feminine noun, so standard phrases include la pudeur, de la pudeur, and beaucoup de pudeur.