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Humanités ACT - Comportement Moral

Apprenez le vocabulaire des sciences humaines de l'ACT pour le comportement moral, y compris l'honnêteté, l'équité, la responsabilité, la vertu, l'intégrité, la conduite éthique et les actions socialement approuvées.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
integrity

the quality of being honest and consistently following strong moral principles

intégrité

intégrité

Ex: A good leader should act with integrity even under pressure. 
dignity
dignity
[nom]

the quality of being worthy of respect, or a person's sense of their own worth and self-respect

dignité,  respect

dignité, respect

Ex: Losing his job was difficult, but David refused to let it destroy his dignity. 
decency
decency
[nom]

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

bonnes manières

bonnes manières

sincerity

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

sincérité

sincérité

Ex: The sincerity of his emotions was evident in his heartfelt speech. 

La sincérité de ses émotions était évidente dans son discours sincère.

probity
probity
[nom]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probité

probité

Ex: Probity was the key reason he was chosen to lead the organization. 

Probité était la raison principale pour laquelle il a été choisi pour diriger l'organisation.

tolerance

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

tolérance

tolérance

Ex: Tolerance is essential in a diverse workplace to ensure that everyone feels respected and valued. 

La tolérance est essentielle dans un lieu de travail diversifié pour garantir que chacun se sente respecté et valorisé.

beneficence

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

bienfaisance,  générosité

bienfaisance, générosité

Ex: The beneficence of the donors made the charity event a huge success. 

La bienfaisance des donateurs a fait de l'événement caritatif un immense succès.

moral compass

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

boussole morale, guide moral

boussole morale, guide moral

Ex: Despite the pressure to cheat, his moral compass kept him honest during the exam. 

Malgré la pression pour tricher, son boussole morale l'a gardé honnête pendant l'examen.

generosity

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

générosité

générosité

Ex: The community was deeply touched by her generosity when she helped pay for the medical bills of her neighbor. 

La communauté a été profondément touchée par sa générosité lorsqu'elle a aidé à payer les factures médicales de son voisin.

conscience

an inner sense that judges whether one's actions or intentions are morally right or wrong

conscience, sens moral

conscience, sens moral

Ex: Daniel struggled with his conscience before admitting what he had done. 
philanthropy

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

philanthropie

philanthropie

Ex: Philanthropy can make a huge impact. 

La philanthropie peut avoir un énorme impact.

accountability

the obligation to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions and to explain or justify them when required

responsabilité

responsabilité

Ex: The new policy is intended to improve accountability within the organization. 
fidelity

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

fidélité

fidélité

Ex: The marriage was marked by mutual fidelity and trust. 

Le mariage était marqué par une fidélité mutuelle et une confiance.

authenticity

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

authenticité

authenticité

Ex: Her speech resonated with the audience due to its authenticity and heartfelt message. 

Son discours a résonné avec le public en raison de son authenticité et de son message sincère.

reputation

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

réputation, renommée

réputation, renommée

Ex: Maintaining a good reputation is crucial in business, as it can impact customer loyalty. 
prestige

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

prestige

prestige

Ex: The company has gained prestige over the years for its innovative products and services. 
to sacrifice

to give up something valuable or important in order to achieve or protect something considered more important

sacrifier,  abandonner

sacrifier, abandonner

Ex: Daniel refused to sacrifice his health for his career. 
aphorism

a concise, memorable statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or observation, often witty or philosophical

aphorisme

aphorisme

Ex: The book is filled with aphorisms about love and loss. 

Le livre est rempli d'aphorismes sur l'amour et la perte.

maxim
maxim
[nom]

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

maxime

maxime

Ex: "Actions speak louder than words" is a maxim that highlights the significance of one's actions over mere verbal promises. 

«Les actes parlent plus fort que les mots» est une maxime qui souligne l'importance des actions par rapport aux simples promesses verbales.

principle

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

principe

principe

Ex: His strong principles guided him to make fair and just decisions as a leader. 
justification

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

justification

justification

Ex: She offered several justifications for the decision. 
homage
homage
[nom]

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

hommage

hommage

Ex: She wrote a short story as a homage to her favorite childhood book. 

Elle a écrit une nouvelle en hommage à son livre préféré de son enfance.

equitable
equitable
[Adjectif]

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

équitable, juste

équitable, juste

Ex: They sought an equitable distribution of resources to address the needs of all communities. 

Ils ont cherché une distribution équitable des ressources pour répondre aux besoins de toutes les communautés.

venerable
venerable
[Adjectif]

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

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: Tourists marvel at the venerable redwood towering impressively due to over 500 years of growth. 

Les touristes admirent le vénérable séquoia qui s'élève de manière impressionnante grâce à plus de 500 ans de croissance.

charitable
charitable
[Adjectif]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

charitable

charitable

Ex: Even during hard times, he remained charitable to those with less. 

Même pendant les moments difficiles, il est resté charitable envers ceux qui avaient moins.

benevolent
benevolent
[Adjectif]

showing kindness and generosity

bienveillant, charitable

bienveillant, charitable

Ex: The company's CEO is known for his benevolent actions, often donating large sums to charities. 

Le PDG de l'entreprise est connu pour ses actions bienveillantes, faisant souvent des dons importants à des œuvres caritatives.

righteous
righteous
[Adjectif]

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

juste, vertueux

juste, vertueux

Ex: The judge's ruling was considered righteous, bringing justice to the victim. 

La décision du juge a été considérée comme juste, apportant justice à la victime.

altruistic
altruistic
[Adjectif]

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

altruiste, désintéressé

altruiste, désintéressé

Ex: She showed her altruistic nature by adopting rescue animals and providing them a loving home. 

Elle a montré sa nature altruiste en adoptant des animaux de sauvetage et en leur offrant un foyer aimant.

staunch
staunch
[Adjectif]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

fervent, inébranlable

fervent, inébranlable

Ex: His staunch dedication to the team earned him the respect of his fellow players. 

Sa ferme dévouement envers l'équipe lui a valu le respect de ses coéquipiers.

guileless
guileless
[Adjectif]

sincere and free from deceit

candide

candide

Ex: He was a guileless soul, incapable of manipulation. 

C'était une âme ingénue, incapable de manipulation.

faithful
faithful
[Adjectif]

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

fidèle, loyal

fidèle, loyal

Ex: The faithful employee consistently showed up to work on time and completed tasks with dedication and diligence. 

L'employé fidèle se présentait systématiquement à l'heure au travail et accomplissait ses tâches avec dévouement et diligence.

wholesome
wholesome
[Adjectif]

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

vertueux, exemplaire

vertueux, exemplaire

Ex: The show was praised for its wholesome content, suitable for viewers of all ages. 

L'émission a été saluée pour son contenu sain, adapté aux téléspectateurs de tous âges.

to dedicate

to devote significant time, effort, or resources to a particular purpose, activity, or person

consacrer,  dédier

consacrer, dédier

Ex: Michael dedicates several hours each week to volunteer work. 
to enlighten

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, illuminer

éclairer, illuminer

Ex: The wise elder shared ancient wisdom with the young apprentice, hoping to enlighten him. 

Le sage aîné a partagé une sagesse ancienne avec le jeune apprenti, espérant l'éclairer.

to preach
to preach
[verbe]

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

faire la morale

faire la morale

Ex: The motivational speaker preached about the power of positivity, urging the audience to embrace optimism in their daily lives. 
to devote
to devote
[verbe]

to give a large amount of one's time, energy, or effort to a person, activity, or cause

consacrer,  vouer

consacrer, vouer

Ex: He devotes several hours each week to practicing the violin. 
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