What does digne in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word digne in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use digne in French.

The word digne in French means dignified, honourable, worthy, worthy of, worthy of, worthy of interest, decent, trustworthy, credible, worthy successor to, remain dignified, retain your dignity. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word digne

dignified

adjectif (qui fait preuve de dignité)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ma grand-mère a su rester digne dans la maladie.
My grandmother remained dignified whilst she was ill.

honourable

adjectif (estimable, honorable) (UK)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'accueille avec joie les dignes représentants de l'ONU.
It is my pleasure to welcome the honorable representatives of the United Nations.

worthy

adjectif (fidèle et ressemblant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Marc est le digne héritier de son père.
Marc is his father's worthy heir.

worthy of

(qui mérite)

Ce coursier n'est pas digne de confiance.
That courier is not trustworthy.

worthy of

(approprié)

Cette tenue vestimentaire n'est pas digne d'un chef d'État. Ce coup bas n'est pas digne de toi.
This clothing is not worthy of a Head of State. That low blow is not worthy of you.

worthy of interest

locution adjectivale (intéressant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

decent

locution adjectivale (qui respecte les principes de [qch])

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
For my birthday I finally got a decent camera!

trustworthy

locution adjectivale (fiable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Méfie-toi, elle n'est pas digne de confiance.
Beware! She is not trustworthy.

credible

locution adjectivale (qu'on peut croire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

worthy successor to

nom masculin ([qqn] prenant la relève pareillement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

remain dignified, retain your dignity

locution verbale (ne pas faire de scandale)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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