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dishonour in French

dishonour in French is déshonneur, déshonorer — dishonour means shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).

dishonour in French

déshonneur
noun
Shame or disgrace.
déshonorer
verb
To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

What does "dishonour" mean?

  1. noun Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).
    "The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment."
  2. verb To bring shame upon someone, or to refuse to accept or pay a financial instrument such as a cheque.
    "The bank dishonoured the cheque for lack of funds."
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dishonour in a sentence

  • The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment.
  • The bank dishonoured the cheque for lack of funds.

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What is "dishonour" in French?

"dishonour" in French is déshonneur, déshonorer. dishonour means: Shame or a loss of honor and respect (British spelling).

How do you use "dishonour" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal brought dishonour on the whole regiment." In French, "dishonour" is déshonneur, déshonorer.

Are there other ways to say "dishonour" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dishonour": déshonneur, déshonorer.

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