Moralement (en. Morally)

/mɔ.ʁa.ləmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Regarding morality.
He is morally responsible for his actions.
Il est moralement responsable de ses actes.
In a manner consistent with moral principles.
She acted morally by helping others.
Elle a agi moralement en aidant les autres.
On an ethical level.
Morally, it is unacceptable to lie.
Moralement, il est inacceptable de mentir.

Etymology

From the Latin 'moralis', relating to morals.

Common Phrases and Expressions

morally acceptable
Which is in accordance with ethical standards.
moralement acceptable
to act morally
To behave by respecting moral principles.
agir moralement
moral responsibility
Ethical duty to act according to morality.
responsabilité morale

Related Words

moral
Related to morality.
moral
ethical
Relating to morality and human conduct.
éthique
virtue
Appreciated moral quality.
vertu

Slang Meanings

On a moral level.
He justified himself on moral grounds after his mistake.
Il s'est justifié sur le plan moral après son erreur.
Morality in a broad sense.
It is often said that one must have a moral code to live in society.
On dit souvent qu'il faut avoir une morale pour vivre en société.