honte
shame
The French word 'honte' is used to express a painful emotion arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, ridiculous, etc., done by oneself or another. It is often used in sentences such as 'J'ai honte de ce que j'ai fait' (I am ashamed of what I have done).
Example sentences using: honte
J'ai honte de toi.
I am ashamed of you.
This phrase is used when one person feels shame because of the actions or behavior of another person. The verb 'avoir' is used in French to express feelings of shame.
Tu devrais avoir honte de tes actions.
You should be ashamed of your actions.
This sentence could be used in any context where one person is condemning the actions of another. It is suggesting that the person should feel personal shame or regret for their actions.
Sans honte, il a menti à sa mère.
Without shame, he lied to his mother.
This sentence is used to depict a person who, without any feeling of guilt (shame), lied to somebody else. In this particular case, the act of lying is being scrutinized.