Vertus (en. Virtues)

/vɛʁ.ty/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Characteristics or qualities that do good.

The virtues of patience and compassion are essential in life.

Les vertus de la patience et de la compassion sont essentielles dans la vie.

Ethical or moral principles.

It is important to cultivate virtues such as honesty and justice.

Il est important de cultiver des vertus comme l'honnêteté et la justice.

Beneficial effects of a product or action.

The therapeutic virtues of plants have been recognized for centuries.

Les vertus thérapeutiques des plantes sont reconnues depuis des siècles.

From the Latin 'virtus', meaning strength or value.

cardinal virtue

A fundamental virtue, essential to character.

vertu cardinale

virtues and vices

Opposition between moral qualities and flaws.

vertus et vices

practice the virtues

Implementing moral qualities in everyday life.

pratiquer les vertus

virtuous

One who possesses virtues; morally good.

vertueux

virtuosity

Quality of a person who has superior abilities.

virtuosité

virtual

Related to a potential quality.

virtuelle

Well-being or high quality of life.

His way of living reflects a true virtue.

Sa façon de vivre reflète une vraie vertu.

Ethics applied to daily life.

He is said to have leadership virtues, always ready to help.

On dit qu'il a des vertus de leader, toujours prêt à aider.