English to French Meaning of humble - humble

Humble :

humble

verb

réduire, régler, évier, se baisser, inférieur, pliez, inclinaison, raccourcir, abréger, rabaisser, diminuer, dédramatiser

adjective

fade, doux, souple, modeste, faible, pencher, déprimé, enclin, incliné, soumis, courbé, sans prétention, pas vaniteux, pas fier, vil, dérisoire, signifier, pouilleux, sordide, autre, pauvre

Humble :: humbleHumbled :: humiliéHumbleness :: humilitéHumbles :: humblesHumblest :: humbleHumbling :: humiliationHumblings :: humblings

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Definitions of humble in English

Verb(1) cause to be unpretentious(2) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Adjective(1) low or inferior in station or quality(2) marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful(3) used of unskilled work (especially domestic work(4) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense, or lowly

Examples of humble in English

(1) Rachel was great at sports, but what makes her different from the other girls Todd knew was that she was modest and humble .(2) Geoffrey came from a humble working class background in Liverpool.(3) We would probably prefer that the opera star or the sporting hero or the genius be suitably humble , modest, and generally endearing.(4) So as we walked together, I regarded the corporal, even though he was of humble rank, and only two stripes my superior, as a man of appointed honor.(5) Not all of those who came were well born, and some had a humble background.(6) From its humble beginnings in January 1952, the school has continued to flourish attracting children from all over the locality.(7) In my humble opinion, a beard can perform double duty as being a source of comfort and enjoyment, as well as looking sharp.(8) These official inscriptions were produced in substantial quantities, in contrast to the small number of inscriptions produced by more humble social groups.(9) Especially as it would probably deprive Tunisia of the chance to humble former oppressors France in the second round.(10) She did nothing and was as modest and humble as an angel, yet she did everything to perfection.(11) It was an optimistic time as pupils from humble backgrounds won places to study at the national university, while others started careers in the civil service, the police and the army.(12) If I did wrong to these people, then I offer my humble apologies.(13) He is courteous, good-humoured, shrewd, canny and from a humble background in Edinburgh.(14) Experiencing his mercy should humble us, fill us with gratitude, and move us to be merciful toward those around us.(15) A labour court in February ordered that the workers be re-instated and the six are back at work but they are refusing to move back into their humble houses on the farm.(16) From humble beginnings with 11 electronic trading platforms, the number exploded to a high of 90 in 2001.

Related Phrases of humble

(1) in my humble opinion ::

à mon humble avis

(2) be humble ::

être humble

(3) humble pie ::

humble pie

(4) humble abode ::

humble demeure

(5) humble request ::

humble requête

(6) humble opinion ::

humble opinion

(7) eat humble pie ::

faire des excuses humiliantes

(8) your humble servant ::

votre serviteur

(9) humble person ::

personne humble

(10) humble oneself ::

s'humilier

Related Phrases of humble

(1) in my humble opinion ::

à mon humble avis

(2) be humble ::

être humble

(3) humble pie ::

humble pie

(4) humble abode ::

humble demeure

(5) humble request ::

humble requête

(6) humble opinion ::

humble opinion

(7) eat humble pie ::

faire des excuses humiliantes

(8) your humble servant ::

votre serviteur

(9) humble person ::

personne humble

(10) humble oneself ::

s'humilier

Synonyms

Adjective

1. meek ::

doux

2. lowly ::

humble

3. modest ::

modeste

4. small ::

petit

5. baseborn ::

baseborn

Verb

6. humiliate ::

humilier

Antonyms

1. arrogant ::

arrogant

2. bumptious ::

prétentieux

3. conceited ::

vaniteux

4. haughty ::

hautain

5. imperious ::

impérieux

6. lordly ::

seigneurial

7. overweening ::

démesuré

8. peremptory ::

péremptoire

9. pompous ::

pompeux

10. presuming ::

présumant

11. pretentious ::

prétentieux

12. supercilious ::

sourcilleux

13. superior ::

supérieur

14. uppish ::

arrogant

15. uppity ::

insouciant

Different Forms

humble, humbled, humbleness, humbles, humbling, humblings

Word Example from TV Shows

...in which a HUMBLE boy from New Delhi...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

$He’s also a humble man.\NThank you, Mr. Torres, thank you.$

He’s also a HUMBLE man.
Thank you, Mr. Torres, thank you.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

I will remain the same down-to-earth HUMBLE Joe

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

If not the most HUMBLE.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 1

I HUMBLE myself before the Seven

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

Examples of humble from TV Shows

...in which a HUMBLE boy from New Delhi...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

$He’s also a humble man.\NThank you, Mr. Torres, thank you.$

He’s also a HUMBLE man.
Thank you, Mr. Torres, thank you.

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 8

I will remain the same down-to-earth HUMBLE Joe

The Big Bang Theory Season 7, Episode 6

If not the most HUMBLE.

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 1

I HUMBLE myself before the Seven

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

English to French Dictionary: humble

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English to French Dictionary: humble

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