Libérale (en. Liberal)

[libeʁal]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who demonstrates generosity in spirit or action.
She has a liberal approach to education.
Elle a une approche libérale de l'éducation.
One who advocates the ideas of liberalism in economic or political matters.
The liberal party proposes liberal reforms.
Le parti libéral propose des réformes libérales.
One who is favorable to individual freedom.
His political ideas are very liberal.
Ses idées politiques sont très libérales.

Etymology

From Latin 'liberalis', relating to a free man.

Common Phrases and Expressions

liberal at heart
Someone who is generous and understanding.
libérale de cœur
liberal economy
An economy that promotes free enterprise and the market.
économie libérale

Related Words

liberalism
Political and economic doctrine promoting individual freedom.
libéralisme
liberator
One who liberates, who frees from oppression.
libérateur
freedom
State of being free, condition of a man who is not subjected to authority.
liberté

Slang Meanings

Said of a person who is open-minded.
She is really liberal; she accepts all opinions.
Elle est vraiment libérale, elle accepte toutes les opinions.
Used to designate a permissive attitude.
Her lifestyle is very liberal.
Son style de vie est très libéral.