This is the 3297th most frequent Dutch word.
honneurs
The Dutch word "honneurs" refers to the duties or responsibilities of representing or acting as a host.
Here, 'honneurs' signifies the courtesies or actions performed to make others comfortable or to fulfill social responsibilities.
Als gastvrouw vervulde zij de honneurs en maakte iedereen zich thuis.
As a hostess, she performed the honors and made everyone feel at home.
In this context, 'honneurs' implies the ceremonial or traditional tasks assumed by someone in a formal or cultural setting.
Het is een traditie dat de oudste zoon de honneurs waarnam tijdens familiebijeenkomsten.
It is a tradition that the eldest son took on the honors during family gatherings.
In this sentence, 'honneurs' refers to the responsibilities or duties, commonly in a formal occasion or representation.