digne

worthy, dignified

adjective DEEN-yuh Less Common

Origin: Latin dignus (worthy, fitting)

Also means

deserving (digne de)

Usage Note

Digne is invariable for gender — un homme digne, une femme digne. The key construction is digne de + noun/infinitive, meaning 'worthy of' — digne de confiance (trustworthy). The noun dignité means 'dignity', and the adverb dignement means 'with dignity'. Do not confuse indigne (unworthy) with indigène (indigenous).

Examples

"Elle a répondu de façon digne et calme."

Natural Translation

She responded in a dignified and calm manner.

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