Loyauté (en. Loyalty)
lwa-yo-té
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The quality of being loyal to someone or something.
His loyalty to his friends is unwavering.
Sa loyauté envers ses amis est inébranlable.
Fidelity to one's commitments or principles.
He has always shown loyalty in his work.
Il a toujours fait preuve de loyauté dans son travail.
Obedience or loyalty to a sovereign or state.
Subjects must pledge allegiance and loyalty to the king.
Les sujets doivent prêter allégeance et loyauté au roi.
Etymology
From Old French 'loialté', derived from Latin 'legalitatem', meaning 'law'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
integrity and loyalty go hand in hand
Integrity and fidelity are often linked.
l'intégrité et la loyauté vont de pair
loyalty is priceless
Fidelity cannot be replaced by material goods.
la loyauté n'a pas de prix
seeking loyalty
Seeking relationships based on fidelity.
chercher la loyauté
Related Words
loyal
Who acts with loyalty.
loyal
loyalist
A person who supports loyalty to a government or monarchy.
loyaliste
loyalty in business
Fidelity and ethics in the business field.
loyauté en affaires
Slang Meanings
Camaraderie
We are all united by loyalty, like a band of brothers.
On est tous unis par une loyauté, comme une bande de frangins.
Loyal
She is so loyal, always there for her friends.
Elle est tellement fidèle, toujours là pour ses amis.