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modest
01
modeste
not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings
Exemples
Despite her remarkable talent, she remains modest and never seeks attention or praise.
Malgré son talent remarquable, elle reste modeste et ne cherche jamais l'attention ou les éloges.
His modest demeanor makes him approachable and easy to relate to, despite his success.
Son modeste comportement le rend abordable et facile à comprendre, malgré son succès.
02
modeste, humble
low or inferior in station or quality
03
modeste
rather small in amount, extent, size, value, etc.
Exemples
They made a modest investment in the project.
Elle a fait un don modeste à l'œuvre de bienfaisance, bien qu'elle aurait souhaité pouvoir contribuer davantage.
The proposal offered a modest increase in funding.
Leur appartement était modeste en taille, mais il était confortable et bien organisé.
04
modeste, raisonnable
not large but sufficient in size or amount
Exemples
The apartment is modest but comfortable.
They lived in a modest house.
05
modeste, simple
free from pomp or affectation
Exemples
The ceremony was modest and dignified.
He lived a modest life, avoiding luxury.
06
modeste, décent
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
Exemples
She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
He behaved in a modest manner in company.
07
modeste, humble
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
Arbre Lexical
immodest
modestly
modestness
modest
