English–French
“shame” in French
How to say “shame” in French
“Shame” in French is honte.
A person lowers the eyes and pulls inward under the pressure of possible social judgment.
Example sentences with honte
Elle a honte de son comportement.
She is ashamed of her behavior.
Tips for using honte
- Faire honte à quelqu'un means to shame someone, whereas avoir honte means to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Other French words for “shame”
Il n'a pas de vergogne.
He has no shame.