Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Honnêteté et Intégrité

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artless

[Adjectif]

simple and free from cunning

simple

Ex: They admired her artless generosity and openness.Ils admiraient sa générosité **ingénue** et son ouverture d'esprit.

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candor

[nom]

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

franchise

Ex: Their candor helped resolve the conflict quickly .Leur **franchise** a aidé à résoudre le conflit rapidement.

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disinterested

[Adjectif]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

désintéressé

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.Les décisions **désintéressées** du juge ont été cruciales pour maintenir la justice dans la salle d'audience.

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fidelity

[nom]

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

fidélité

Ex: Her fidelity to the company was evident in her dedication to every project .Sa **fidélité** envers l'entreprise était évidente dans son dévouement à chaque projet.

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comely

[Adjectif]

proper, polite, or appropriate in behavior or appearance according to social standards

convenable, bienséant

Ex: Speaking out of turn was not seen as comely behavior.Parler hors de propos n'était pas considéré comme un comportement **convenable**.

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decorum

[nom]

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of propriety, etiquette, or social conduct

décorum, protocole

Ex: The teacher reminded the students to observe decorum during the assembly .Le professeur a rappelé aux élèves d'observer le **décorum** pendant l'assemblée.

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guileless

[Adjectif]

sincere and free from deceit

candide

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.La question **ingénue** de l'enfant a révélé une pure curiosité.

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ingenuous

[Adjectif]

showing simplicity, honesty, or innocence and willing to trust others due to a lack of life experience

ingénu

Ex: His ingenuous belief in fairy tales persisted well into adulthood .Sa croyance **ingénue** dans les contes de fées a persisté jusqu'à l'âge adulte.

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probity

[nom]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probité

Ex: His probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .Sa **probité** dans la gestion des finances de l'entreprise lui a valu un respect généralisé.

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propriety

[nom]

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

convenances

Ex: The guidelines were established to ensure propriety in business dealings .Les directives ont été établies pour assurer la **bienséance** dans les transactions commerciales.

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punctilious

[Adjectif]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

pointilleux, minutieux, maniaque

Ex: Despite the casual setting , his punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .Malgré le cadre décontracté, son comportement **méticuleux** est resté cohérent et formel.

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unfeigned

[Adjectif]

without any pretense in feelings or expressions

sincère, authentique

Ex: The artist poured unfeigned emotion onto the canvas , creating a masterpiece that resonated with viewers .L'artiste a déversé une émotion **sincère** sur la toile, créant un chef-d'œuvre qui a résonné avec les spectateurs.

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veracious

[Adjectif]

(of a person) habitually truthful and unwilling to lie or mislead

véridique

Ex: Even under pressure , she remained veracious and refused to deceive .Même sous pression, elle est restée **véridique** et a refusé de tromper.

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irreproachable

[Adjectif]

so perfect in conduct, character, or quality that no blame can be justified

irréprochable

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bona fide

[Adjectif]

honest and without having deceit

bonne foi

Ex: The bona fide customer service representative went above and beyond to solve the issue with honesty .Le représentant du service client **bona fide** a fait plus que nécessaire pour résoudre le problème avec honnêteté.

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Caesar's wife

[Phrase]

a person whose behavior must be above suspicion because of their close association with someone important

Ex: The judge expects all his clerks to act like Caesar's wife.