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honteux

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French

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Etymology

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From honte +‎ -eux.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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honteux (feminine honteuse, masculine plural honteux, feminine plural honteuses)

  1. ashamed (feeling shame)
  2. shameful, disgraceful (causing or meriting shame or disgrace)
    Synonym: scandaleux
    C’est honteux qu’elle n’ait pas été reconnue pour son travail.It's shameful that she wasn't recognized for her work.

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