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humble

UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/

Translations

humbleverb
humbled
Past Simple
humbled
Past Participle
humbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
rabaisserEmploi courant pour exprimer une baisse de rang, de dignité ou d’importance.
The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.
La défaite inattendue a rabattu le caquet à l’équipe autrefois arrogante.
humilierQuand l’action fait sentir à quelqu’un sa faiblesse ou l’amène à perdre sa fierté.
The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.
Le professeur a humilié l’élève en lui signalant les erreurs dans son travail.
Synonyms
abase
humiliate
demean
mortify
belittle
degrade
bring low
lower
subdue
discount
humbleadjective
humbler
Comp.
humblest
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
Despite his success, he remained humble and always credited his team.
Malgré son succès, il est resté humble et a toujours attribué le mérite à son équipe.
modestePour parler d’un rang, d’une condition ou d’un niveau peu élevé ; souvent plus naturel que « humble » en français.
She came from humble beginnings but worked hard to achieve her dreams.
Elle venait de débuts modestes, mais elle a travaillé dur pour réaliser ses rêves.
modestePour une chose simple, sans prétention ou de peu d’importance.
They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
Ils vivaient dans une modeste petite maison au bord de la mer.
Additional translations
humbleSoutenu ou littéraire, dans une formule de respect ou de déférence.
Synonyms
modest
unassuming
meek
humble-minded
unpretentious
self-effacing
Antonyms
proud
arrogant
haughty

Definitions

humbleverb
To lower in dignity, status, or importance.
The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.
To make someone feel less proud or convinced of their own importance.
The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.
humbleadjective
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
Despite his success, he remained humble and always credited his team.
Of low social, administrative, or political rank.
She came from humble beginnings but worked hard to achieve her dreams.
Not large or special in any way.
They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
Marked by courteous or deferential respect.
He offered a humble apology for his earlier remarks.
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