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How do you say "humble" in French?
humble
In French, "humble" is humble.
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Pronunciation
This is ewmbl, one syllable where the final bl blends together quickly, similar to the English word humble without the h sound.
Grammar notes
humble is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Elle est restée humble malgré son succès.
She stayed humble despite her success.
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How to remember humble
Humble looks nearly the same in French, just drop the h sound when you say it aloud.
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Questions about humble
How do you pronounce humble?
This is ewmbl, one syllable where the final bl blends together quickly, similar to the English word humble without the h sound.
Is humble formal or casual?
humble is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is humble used in French?
humble is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Elle est restée humble malgré son succès. (She stayed humble despite her success.).
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