Honnête
Example: Elle est toujours honnête avec ses amis et sa famille.
Definition
"Honnête" describes a person who consistently behaves with integrity, truthfulness, and fairness, avoiding deceit or fraud. For example, someone who is always honest with their friends and family demonstrates reliability and moral uprightness.
Etymology
The word "honnête" comes from the Old French term 'honesteté', which was derived from Latin 'honestus', meaning honorable or respectable. Did you know? The root 'honestus' is related to honor, reflecting the word's deep connection to ethical behavior and social respect.
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"Honnête" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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