Honnête
Example: Il est toujours honnête avec ses amis et sa famille.
Definition
"Honnête" describes a person who consistently behaves with integrity, truthfulness, and fairness, especially in relationships and communication. For example, someone who is "honnête" is always truthful with friends and family, showing sincerity and moral uprightness.
Etymology
The word "honnête" comes from the Old French term 'honeste,' which originally meant 'honorable' or 'respectable.' It derives from the Latin 'honestus,' meaning worthy or honorable. Did you know? The root 'honestus' is also the source of the English word 'honest,' linking both languages through their shared Latin heritage.
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"Honnête" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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