French word

honorable

Pronunciation

IPA/onoʁabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiverespectable

Example

C'est une personne honorable.

This is a respectable person.

Illustration for honorable (respectable)

More examples

Il a fait un geste honorable.

He made an honorable gesture.

Core concept

A person whose honest conduct earns respect from others.

Common phrases

  • une personne honorable

    an honorable person

  • un geste honorable

    an honorable gesture

  • un comportement honorable

    honorable behavior

Similar words

honnête: Honest in character, with no deceit or trickery.

Definition in French

Indique qu'une personne mérite estime et respect en raison de ses actes honnêtes ou de sa conduite morale.

Word origin

French honorable comes through Old French from Latin honorabilis, formed from honorare, 'to honor,' with the suffix -abilis expressing capability or worthiness.

Usage tips

  • The singular form honorable is identical for masculine and feminine nouns, while the plural form is honorables.

Other meanings

  • virtuousadjective
  • honestadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • honorerhonorverb
  • honorabilitéhonorabilitynoun

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