Universelle (en. Universal)
/ynivɛʁsɛl/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Concerning all beings or things.
Universal law is an important concept in philosophy.
Le droit universel est un concept important en philosophie.
Extending over all areas or to all persons.
The Charter of Human Rights defends universal principles.
La charte des droits de l'homme défend des principes universels.
Valid in all cases or situations.
Science seeks universal laws.
La science recherche des lois universelles.
Etymology
From the Latin 'universalis', which means 'belonging to the universe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
universal value
A value accepted by all peoples.
valeur universelle
universal language
A language that could be understood by everyone.
langue universelle
universal principles
Rules or norms that apply to all.
principes universels
Related Words
universe
The entirety of everything that exists.
univers
universalism
Doctrine stating that certain values or rights are common to all.
universalisme
universality
Characteristic of what is universal.
universalité
Slang Meanings
Everything that is acquired by all.
This concept is universally accepted.
Ce concept est universellement accepté.
Used to refer to a common trend or phenomenon.
This trend is truly universal this year.
Cette mode est vraiment universelle cette année.