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Translate Files Moralité (en. Morality)
/mɔ.ʁa.li.te/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The moral character of a person or situation.
His morality is often called into question.
Sa moralité est souvent remise en question.
The moral value of human actions.
The morality of this decision is discussed.
La moralité de cette décision est discutée.
The moral lesson of a fable or story.
The morality of this fable is very instructive.
La moralité de cette fable est très instructive.
Etymology
From the Latin 'moralitas', which means 'nature of a thing' or 'qualification of morally good or bad actions'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
morality under scrutiny
Test of moral quality.
moralité à l'épreuve
exemplary morality
Moral quality that serves as a model.
moralité exemplaire
relative morality
Moral evaluation that varies according to context.
moralité relative
Related Words
moral
That which concerns the principles of good and evil.
moral
immorality
Quality of that which is immoral.
immoralité
ethics
Philosophical discipline that studies morality.
éthique
Slang Meanings
Morality often refers to the pretense of conformity to moral rules.
He only pretends to respect morality, but in reality, he's a hypocrite.
Il n'a que l'air de respecter la moralité, mais en réalité, c'est un hypocrite.
Used to designate an attitude or exaggerated moral judgment.
Too much morality in his speech is heavy to hear.
Trop de moralité dans ses propos, c'est lourd à entendre.