Humanité (en. Humanity)

/y.ma.ni.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The set of individuals of the human species.
Humanity must learn to live in harmony.
L'humanité doit apprendre à vivre en harmonie.
The quality of being human, compassion, and kindness.
He showed great humanity by helping refugees.
Il a fait preuve d'une grande humanité en aidant les réfugiés.
The field of study that focuses on the cultural and intellectual aspects of humanity.
The human sciences explore the nature of humanity.
Les sciences humaines explorent la nature de l'humanité.

Etymology

From Latin 'humanitas', which designates human nature and kindness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the human condition
Reference to the state of man in society.
la condition humaine
in the service of humanity
Working for the well-being of all human beings.
au service de l'humanité
human conscience
The ability for moral discernment of human beings.
conscience humaine

Related Words

human
Relating to or characteristic of man.
humain
humanism
Philosophical movement that values man and his abilities.
humanisme
humanitarian
Concerning aid to populations in distress.
humanitaire

Slang Meanings

The human being in a more casual sense.
This guy is really a good humanity.
Ce type est vraiment une bonne humanité.
A reference to the general mentality of society.
He has always had a realistic view of humanity.
Il a toujours eu une vision réaliste de l'humanité.