Libertés (en. Freedoms)

[li.bɛʁ.te]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
State of an individual who acts according to their will.
Fundamental freedoms are protected by the Constitution.
Les libertés fondamentales sont protégées par la Constitution.
Rights that guarantee the autonomy of individuals.
Freedom of expression is essential in a democracy.
La liberté d'expression est essentielle dans une démocratie.
Privileges granted by law.
He fights for civil liberties and human rights.
Il lutte pour les libertés civiles et les droits de l'homme.

Etymology

From the Latin 'libertas', meaning 'freedom' or 'the state of being free'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Public freedoms
Fundamental rights recognized for all.
Libertés publiques
Individual freedoms
Rights of each person considered individually.
Libertés individuelles
Defense of freedoms
Action aimed at protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens.
Défense des libertés

Related Words

free
Not subject to constraint.
libre
liberation
Action of making free.
libération
free will
Ability to act according to one's will.
libre arbitre

Slang Meanings

Swagger
He has swagger when he talks about his freedoms.
Il a du bagou quand il parle de ses libertés.
Freedom party
We celebrated the freedom party as it should be.
On a célébré la fête de la liberté comme il se doit.