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dignement

with dignity

adverb dee-nyuh-MAHN Rare
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Also means

fittingly, worthily

Usage Note

Dignement modifies verbs to convey that an action is carried out with proper dignity or in a manner befitting the occasion. It is more formal than avec dignité and tends to appear in literary or ceremonial contexts. The base adjective digne also means 'worthy of' when followed by de, as in digne de confiance ('trustworthy').

Examples

"Elle a supporté l'épreuve dignement."

Natural Translation

She bore the ordeal with dignity.

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