honte
shame
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ɔ̃t/
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Cultural Note
Like 'peur,' shame uses 'avoir' in French: 'avoir honte' (to have shame). The expression 'sans honte' (without shame) describes someone who is shameless, and 'faire honte à quelqu'un' means to put someone to shame.
📝 Example Sentences
Il a honte de son comportement.
He is ashamed of his behavior.
C'est une honte de traiter les gens ainsi.
It's a shame to treat people like that.