French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
digne
Pronunciation
IPA/diɲ/
Meaning
- adjectiveworthy
Example
Cet homme est digne de confiance.
That man is worthy of trust.
More examples
Sa conduite est digne d'admiration.
His conduct is worthy of admiration.
Core concept
Someone or something judged worthy of esteem, trust, or belief.
Common phrases
digne d'admiration
worthy of admiration
digne de confiance
worthy of trust
Similar words
méritant: Deserving praise or acclaim because of effort or actions.
honorable: Morally upright and deserving of respect.
respectable: Having a good reputation and deserving polite treatment.
valable: Recognized as valid and sound.
Definition in French
Signifie qu'une personne ou une chose mérite d'être estimée, respectée ou crue.
Word origin
The adjective comes through Old French from Latin dignus, whose basic meaning was 'worthy' and remains central in French.
Usage tips
- In digne de confiance, digne describes reliability rather than a proud bearing, so English 'dignified' is not always the right equivalent.