What does indigne in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word indigne in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use indigne in French.

The word indigne in French means unworthy, undeserving, unworthy of , not worthy of, unworthy of , not worthy of, disgraceful, shameful, bad, disinherited, disinherited person, indignant, offended, indignant, outraged, anger, outrage, be indignant, he says he is outraged. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word indigne

unworthy, undeserving

(pas digne, qui ne mérite pas [qch])

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Cette fille est indigne de ton intérêt. La pauvre bergère se croyait indigne du beau prince.

That girl is unworthy of your interest. // The poor shepherdess thought herself undeserving of the handsome prince.

unworthy of , not worthy of

(qui vaut moins)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ce président est indigne de ses prédécesseurs.

This president is unworthy of his predecessors.

unworthy of , not worthy of

(de niveau insuffisant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Cette note est indigne de toi, tu aurais pu faire mieux.

This grade is unworthy of you; you could have done better.

disgraceful, shameful

adjectif (méprisable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Ce patron a gagné de l'argent de façon indigne.

That boss made money in a dishonourable way.

bad

adjectif (parents, enfants,... : irresponsable) (parent, child)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Quels parents indignes ! Ne pas aller voir leur fils qui se produit pour la première fois sur scène, tout de même !

What bad parents! Not going to watch their son who is performing on stage for the first time--really!

disinherited

adjectif (Droit : privé d'héritage) (Law)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Est indigne celui qui a attenté aux jours de celui dont il devait hériter.

Anyone who makes an attempt on the life of a person from whom he/she would inherit is disinherited.

disinherited person

nom masculin et féminin (Droit : privé d'héritage) (Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Cet indigne a manqué un bel héritage.

The disinherited person missed out on a handsome inheritance.

indignant, offended

adjectif (offusqué)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

La cheffe, indignée, critiqua l'absence de Pierre.

The boss was put-out and moaned about Peter's absence.

indignant, outraged

adjectif (révolté)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

Les victimes indignées se groupèrent en association.

The indignant victims formed an association.

anger, outrage

verbe transitif (générer la colère de [qqn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Cette décision de justice a indigné le public.

This court decision angered (or: outraged) the public.

be indignant

verbe pronominal (éprouver de la colère)

La foule s'est indignée à l'annonce de cette nouvelle.

The crowd was angered (or: outraged) by the announcement of this news.

he says he is outraged

(il prétend être révolté)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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