humble

• Qui fait preuve de modestie ou d'une faible opinion de sa propre importance ; non fier et non arrogant. Désigne aussi ce qui est simple, sans prétention ni ostentation.

Showing or having a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; not proud or arrogant.

1. Modest about one's importanceB1formal

   Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

   humble (modeste)

   • Despite his success, he remained humble.
   • She gave a humble speech thanking her team.
   • A humble person does not boast about their achievements.

   Synonymesdiffidentmeekmodestself-deprecatingself-effacingunassertiveunassumingunpretentious

   Antonymesarrogantboastfulconceitedegotisticalhaughtyproudvain

2. Low in rank or statusB2formal

   Of low social, administrative, or political rank.

   De rang inférieur

   • He came from a humble background.
   • She started her career in a humble position.
   • The family lived in a humble cottage.

   Synonymescommoninferiorlowlyminormodestobscureordinaryplainsubordinateunassumingunpretentious

   Antonymesaristocraticexaltedhighnobleproud

3. Simple or unpretentiousB2formal

   Not large, elaborate, or expensive; simple.

   modeste, simple

   • They offered us a humble meal of bread and soup.
   • The hotel was humble but clean and comfortable.
   • He made a humble apology for his mistake.

   Synonymeslowlymodestplainsimpleunassumingunpretentious

   Antonymeselaborateextravagantgrandioselavishluxuriousopulentostentatiouspretentious

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire sentir à quelqu'un qu'il est moins important ou moins fier, ou de rabaisser le statut ou la dignité de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel less important or proud, or to lower someone's status or dignity.

1. Lower in status or prideB2formal

   To make someone feel less important or proud; to lower someone's dignity or self-esteem.

   Humilier, rabaisser

   • The defeat humbled the champion.
   • His arrogance was humbled by the criticism.
   • The experience humbled her and made her more grateful.

   Synonymesabasechastencrushdeflatedegradedemeanhumiliatemortifysubdue

   Antonymesaggrandizedignifyelevateexalthonorpraise

2. Show respect or submissionB2formal

   To express or show a modest or deferential attitude.

   s'humilier, se soumettre

   • He humbled himself before the king.
   • She humbly asked for forgiveness.
   • They humbled themselves in prayer.

   Synonymesbowdefergrovelkowtowsubmityield

   Antonymesboastbragstrutswagger