Mœurs (en. Morals)

/mœʀ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Mores refer to the customs and practices that govern the behavior of members of a society.

The mores of this culture are very different from ours.

Les mœurs de cette culture sont très différentes des nôtres.

Mores can also refer to the moral behaviors of an individual or group.

He has impeccable morals and is respected by all.

Il a des mœurs irréprochables et est respecté par tous.

Mores are also discussed in a legal sense, referring to the unwritten rules that govern a community.

His actions transgress the mores of our community.

Ses actes transgressent les mœurs de notre communauté.

From Latin, the term 'mores', which means 'customs'.

common morals

The typical behaviors of a society.

mœurs communes

rigid morals

Very strict habits or rules.

mœurs rigides

to have loose morals

To have a frivolous or libertine behavior.

avoir des mœurs légères

moral

Related to morality, ethical values.

moral

ethical

Related to the principles of morality.

éthique

custom

A customary or habitual practice, often traditional.

coutume

Loose morals

He has a reputation for loose morals in the city.

Il a une réputation de mœurs légères dans la ville.

Moral shock

This story is a moral shock in the artistic community.

Cette histoire est un coup de mœurs dans le milieu artistique.