How is the word humble translated from French to English

English translation
Modest
adjective

Qui ne vante pas ses propres capacités.

Not talking proudly about your own abilities.

Examples with “humble”

See how the word “humble” is used in sentences

  • Il est très humble au sujet de sa réussite. — He is very modest about his success.

  • Elle gagne un salaire modeste. — She earns a modest salary.

  • Ne sois pas si humble à propos de ton talent. — Don't be so modest about your talent.

  • Un appartement modeste vous suffit-il à tous les deux ? — Is a modest apartment enough for you two?

  • Une personne vraiment humble parle rarement de ses récompenses. — A truly modest person rarely mentions their awards.

  • L'augmentation était modeste, mais bienvenue. — The increase was modest but welcome.

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