English–French

“worthy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/diɲ/

Example

Cet homme est digne de confiance.

That man is worthy of trust.

Illustration for digne (worthy)

How to say “worthy” in French

“Worthy” in French is digne.

Someone or something judged worthy of esteem, trust, or belief.

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

Example sentences with digne

Sa conduite est digne d'admiration.

His conduct is worthy of admiration.

Tips for using digne

  • In digne de confiance, digne describes reliability rather than a proud bearing, so English 'dignified' is not always the right equivalent.

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