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    Bienveillance (en. Kindness)

    bjɛnvɛjɑ̃s

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An attitude of kindness and compassion towards others.
    His benevolence towards children is admirable.
    Sa bienveillance envers les enfants est admirable.
    The act of being willing or acting out of kindness.
    The teacher's benevolence facilitated the students' learning.
    La bienveillance du professeur a facilité l'apprentissage des élèves.
    The quality of a person who shows kindness.
    The benevolence of his colleagues made the work environment enjoyable.
    La bienveillance de ses collègues a rendu l'environnement de travail agréable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'benevolentia', which means 'will to do good'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mutual benevolence
    An attitude of mutual help and support between individuals.
    bienveillance mutuelle
    to act with benevolence
    Acting with consideration for the well-being of others.
    agir avec bienveillance
    to cultivate benevolence
    To encourage and develop a positive attitude towards others.
    cultiver la bienveillance

    Related Words

    beneficent
    One who does good, who is beneficial.
    bienfaisant
    altruistic
    One who cares about the well-being of others, at the expense of their own interests.
    altruiste
    generosity
    An inclination to give a lot of oneself.
    générosité

    Slang Meanings

    To be cool
    Being benevolent is just being cool with everyone.
    Être bienveillant, c'est juste être cool avec tout le monde.
    To have a good heart
    You know, she's really benevolent, she has a good heart.
    Tu sais, elle est vraiment bienveillante, elle a un bon cœur.