SAT Sciences Humaines - Virtue

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

authenticité

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

réputation

the respect and admiration that someone or something receives based on perceived importance, quality, or achievement

prestige

the quality of having a strong sense of morality

intégrité

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignité

the state of being genuine, honest, and free from pretense or lies

sincérité

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

integrité

the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy

sacrifices

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolérance

a concise and memorable expression that contains a general truth or principle

aphorisme

a short statement or phrase that encapsulates a general truth, principle, or rule of behavior, often offering guidance or wisdom

maxime

a fundamental belief or guideline based on what is morally right that influences one's actions and decisions

principe

the quality of being proper, polite, and conformity to social norms

décence

a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary

justification

the quality of showing kindness, generosity, and a desire to do good for others

bienfaisance

an internalized set of values and principles that guide a person’s decisions about what is right and wrong

boussole morale

a show of respect or admiration for someone or something, often expressed through a creative work such as a painting, poem, or song

hommage

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

générosité

an internal guide for behavior based on principles of right and wrong according to an established code of ethics

conscience

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

philanthropie

the fact of being responsible for what someone does and being able to explain the reasons

responsabilité

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

fidélité

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

équitable

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

vénérable

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

charitable

kind and generous in helping others

bienveillant

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

juste

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

altruiste

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

ferme

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

sincère

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

fidèle

deserving of respect, approval, or admiration due to qualities such as excellence, virtue, skill, or achievement

vertueux

to give someone spiritual knowledge or insight in order to deepen their understanding of themselves, their surroundings, or their relationship with a higher power or spiritual entity

éclairer

to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

prêcher

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

dédier

to give one's time or commit oneself entirely to a certain matter, cause, or activity

dévouer