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modesty

UK
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɪ.sti/

Übersetzungen

modestysubstantiv
modesties
Pl.
Her modesty prevented her from bragging about her achievements.
Sa modestie l’a empêchée de se vanter de ses réussites.
pudeurS’emploie surtout pour l’attitude ou la réserve visant à éviter l’indécence.
She dressed with modesty, choosing clothes that were both stylish and appropriate.
Elle s’habillait avec pudeur, choisissant des vêtements à la fois élégants et appropriés.
The modesty of the budget meant that the project had to be scaled down.
La modicité du budget a obligé à réduire l’ampleur du projet.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
modestiePeut aussi se rencontrer pour une réserve de comportement ou d’apparence.
Synonyme
meekness
self-effacement
unpretentiousness
decency
reserve
humility
Antonyme
pride
immodesty
modestyadjektiv
UK
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.sti/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɪ.sti/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "modesty panel".
modesteEmploi surtout attributif; notamment dans l’expression technique « panneau de modestie ».
The desk includes a modesty panel to hide cables and legs.
Le bureau comprend un panneau de modestie pour cacher les câbles et les jambes.

Definitionen

modestysubstantiv
The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
Her modesty prevented her from bragging about her achievements.
The quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level.
The modesty of the budget meant that the project had to be scaled down.
Behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency.
She dressed with modesty, choosing clothes that were both stylish and appropriate.
modestyadjektiv
Attributive. Designating something intended to preserve decency or to conceal parts of the body.
The desk includes a modesty panel to hide cables and legs.
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