Humaine (en. Human)

/y.mɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the human species.
Empathy is a human quality.
L'empathie est une qualité humaine.
Specific to humans, as opposed to animals.
Human behaviors are often complex.
Les comportements humains sont souvent complexes.
Characterized by feelings, emotions, and moral qualities.
He displayed great human kindness.
Il a fait preuve d'une grande bonté humaine.

Etymology

From Latin 'humanus', which means the human, the man.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human condition
The state of being human as experienced by individuals.
condition humaine
human nature
The innate characteristics and behaviors of human beings.
nature humaine
human fate
The idea that certain aspects of human existence are inevitable.
fatalité humaine

Related Words

humanity
The collective of human beings.
humanité
human
Quality of belonging to the human species.
humain
humanism
Cultural and philosophical movement that values human beings.
humanisme

Slang Meanings

An approach that is accessible and open to others.
She has a human simplicity.
Elle est d'une humaine simplicité.
Tendency towards understanding and empathy.
His behavior is very human in this situation.
Son comportement est très humaine dans cette situation.