D'autrui (en. Of others)

/do.tʁɥi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which belongs to others, to another person.

Respecting the rights of others is essential in a civilized society.

Respecter les droits d'autrui est essentiel dans une société civilisée.

Relating to others, concerning others.

It is important to consider the feelings of others.

Il est important de prendre en compte les sentiments d'autrui.

Formed from the contraction of 'de' and 'autrui', of Latin origin.

the well-being of others

le bien d'autrui

act to the detriment of others

act harming others

agir au détriment d'autrui

respect the privacy of others

respect the intimacy of others

respecter la vie privée d'autrui

other

That which is not the same, which is distinct.

autre

care

Being attentive to the needs or problems of others.

se préoccuper

benevolence

Disposition to want good for others.

bienveillance

Respect for others

One must have respect for others in daily life.

Il faut avoir du respect pour d'autrui dans la vie quotidienne.

Help for others

Demonstrating altruism means acting for the good of others.

Faire preuve d'altruisme, c'est agir pour le bien d'autrui.