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modest in French

modest in French is modeste — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in French

modeste
adj

What does "modest" mean?

  1. adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
    "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
  2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
    "We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
  3. adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
    "Some visitors choose modest clothing that covers their shoulders when entering the temple."
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modest in a sentence

  • He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained.
  • A modest person, she always thanked her team before taking any praise.
  • We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer.
  • They live in a modest apartment near the city center.

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What is "modest" in French?
"modest" in French is modeste. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained." In French, "modest" is modeste.
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