Moraux (en. Moral)

moʁo

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Concerning the principles of morality.

Moral values guide our actions.

Les valeurs moraux guident nos actions.

Said of behaviors conforming to the rules of morality.

He made moral decisions even in difficult situations.

Il a pris des décisions moraux même dans des situations difficiles.

Pertaining to the distinction between good and evil.

This story raises profound moral questions.

Cette histoire pose des questions moraux profondes.

From Latin 'moralis', which means relating to manners.

to be on moral grounds

to have an attitude or behavior that is moral.

être sur le plan moraux

to have moral principles

to hold beliefs about right and wrong.

avoir des principes moraux

to act according to one's morals

to act in accordance with one's moral values.

agir selon ses moraux

morality

The rule or law of manners.

morale

manners

The habits and behaviors of a group.

mœurs

ethics

The study of morality and moral choices.

éthique

Refers to a person who shows too much morality.

He is a moralizer; he constantly reminds us of what is right.

C'est un moralisateur, il ne cesse de nous rappeler ce qui est bien.

To have very strict morals.

She is always on her little cloud with her morals.

Elle est toujours sur son petit nuage avec ses moraux.