déshonneur

dishonour, disgrace

noun deh-zoh-NEHR Rare

Usage Note

Déshonneur is a weighty noun used in contexts of reputation and social standing. Couvrir quelqu'un de déshonneur means 'to bring disgrace upon someone'. The verb is déshonorer and the adjective déshonorant (dishonourable). It is more formal and literary than everyday honte (shame).

Examples

"Cette trahison est un déshonneur pour la famille."

Natural Translation

This betrayal is a disgrace to the family.

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