disgrace

UK
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
US
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Translations

disgracenoun
disgraces
pl
The scandal brought disgrace to the politician and his family.
Le scandale a jeté le déshonneur sur le politicien et sa famille.
Additional translations
disgrâceSens de perte de faveur ou de réputation; emploi plus marqué par le registre soutenu.
disgraceverb
disgraced
Past Simple
disgraced
Past Participle
disgracing
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
US
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
The athlete disgraced his team by cheating during the competition.
Le sportif a déshonoré son équipe en trichant pendant la compétition.
Additional translations
disgracierEmploi plus rare, surtout pour une mise à l'écart ou une perte de faveur.
disgraceinterjection
UK
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
US
/dɪsˈɡreɪs/
Used as an exclamation to express strong disapproval or shame.
honteInterjection exprimant la réprobation ou l'indignation.
Disgrace! How could you behave like that?
Honte ! Comment as-tu pu te comporter ainsi ?

Definitions

disgracenoun
Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.
The scandal brought disgrace to the politician and his family.
A person or thing regarded as shameful and unacceptable.
The abandoned building was considered a disgrace to the neighborhood.
disgraceverb
To bring shame or dishonor upon someone or something.
The athlete disgraced his team by cheating during the competition.
To cause someone to lose respect or reputation.
The politician disgraced himself by being involved in a corruption scandal.
disgraceinterjection
Used to express strong disapproval, shame, or indignation.
"Disgrace! How could you behave like that?"