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    Autrui (en. Others)

    /otʁɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Another person than oneself.
    It is important to respect others.
    Il est important de respecter autrui.
    Refers to the rights or interests of others.
    Acting in the interest of others is a fundamental value.
    Agir dans l'intérêt d'autrui est une valeur fondamentale.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'alterius', meaning 'of another'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    respect others
    Treat others with consideration.
    respecter autrui
    think of others
    Consider the needs and feelings of others.
    penser à autrui
    act for others
    Take measures in favor of others.
    agir pour autrui

    Related Words

    altruism
    Disinterested concern for the well-being of others.
    altruisme
    humanity
    Characteristics that connect all humans.
    humanité
    empathy
    Ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
    empathie

    Slang Meanings

    The act of thinking of oneself to the detriment of others.
    His selfish attitude shows that he does not consider others.
    Son attitude égoïste montre qu'il ne considère pas autrui.
    An informal way to talk about people in general.
    When he says 'everyone', he often talks about others.
    Quand il dit ‘tout le monde’, il parle souvent d'autrui.