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Humanités ACT - Comportement moral

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés au comportement moral, tels que "équitable", "fidélité", "conscience", etc. qui vous aideront à réussir vos ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities

the quality of having a strong sense of morality

intégrité

intégrité

dignity
[nom]

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

dignité

decency
[nom]

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

bonnes manières

bonnes manières

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

sincérité

sincérité

Ex: The letter conveyed a deep sincerity that reassured her of his true feelings .La lettre transmettait une **sincérité** profonde qui la rassurait sur ses véritables sentiments.
probity
[nom]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

probité

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.

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

tolérance

tolérance

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .Le festival a célébré la **tolérance** culturelle, mettant en valeur les traditions de divers groupes ethniques.

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

bienfaisance,  générosité

bienfaisance, générosité

Ex: They were moved by the beneficence of strangers who came to their aid after the disaster .Ils ont été touchés par la **bienfaisance** des étrangers qui sont venus à leur aide après la catastrophe.

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: When faced with a moral dilemma , she always relied on her moral compass to guide her actions .Face à un dilemme moral, elle s'appuyait toujours sur son **boussole morale** pour guider ses actions.

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

générosité

générosité

Ex: He was known for his generosity, often surprising friends and strangers with thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness .Il était connu pour sa **générosité**, surprenant souvent ses amis et des inconnus avec des cadeaux attentionnés et des actes de gentillesse.

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

conscience, sens moral

conscience, sens moral

Ex: Her conscience urged her to apologize for the misunderstanding .Sa **conscience** l'a poussée à s'excuser pour le malentendu.

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

philanthropie

philanthropie

Ex: His philanthropy helped countless families .Sa **philanthropie** a aidé d'innombrables familles.

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

responsabilité

responsabilité

Ex: The team leader accepted full accountability for the project 's failure .Le chef d'équipe a accepté l'entière **responsabilité** pour l'échec du projet.

the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something

fidélité

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.

the quality of being genuine, real, or true

authenticité

authenticité

Ex: The authenticity of the document was confirmed by several experts in the field .**L'authenticité** du document a été confirmée par plusieurs experts dans le domaine.

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

réputation, renommée

réputation, renommée

Ex: She worked hard to build a strong reputation as a trustworthy leader in the community .Elle a travaillé dur pour bâtir une **réputation** solide en tant que leader digne de confiance dans la communauté.

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

prestige

prestige

Ex: His position as CEO carries a great deal of prestige and responsibility .Sa position de PDG comporte beaucoup de **prestige** et de responsabilité.

to give up something of value for the sake of something else

sacrifier, faire le sacrifice de

sacrifier, faire le sacrifice de

Ex: Environmental activists often sacrifice personal convenience to reduce their ecological footprint .Les militants écologistes **sacrifient** souvent leur confort personnel pour réduire leur empreinte écologique.

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

aphorisme

aphorisme

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: " A penny saved is a penny earned " is a maxim advocating frugality and the importance of saving money ."Un sou économisé est un sou gagné" est une **maxime** prônant la frugalité et l'importance d'économiser de l'argent.

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

principe

principe

Ex: Honesty is a key principle in his approach to both business and personal relationships .L'**honnêteté** est un principe clé dans son approche des relations professionnelles et personnelles.

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

justification

justification

Ex: His justification for missing the meeting was that he had an unavoidable family emergency .Sa **justification** pour avoir manqué la réunion était qu'il avait une urgence familiale incontournable.
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: The election victory was seen as a homage to his late father 's long political career .La victoire électorale a été considérée comme un **hommage** à la longue carrière politique de son père décédé.
equitable
[Adjectif]

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

équitable, juste

équitable, juste

Ex: The school implemented equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .L'école a mis en œuvre des pratiques **équitables** pour soutenir les élèves issus de divers milieux.
venerable
[Adjectif]

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

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: Residents take pride in their town 's venerable landmarks impressively enduring a century or more since erection .Les résidents sont fiers des **vénérables** monuments de leur ville, qui ont impressionnamment résisté un siècle ou plus depuis leur érection.
charitable
[Adjectif]

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

charitable

charitable

Ex: The charitable organization provided food and shelter to homeless individuals during the harsh winter months .L'organisation **caritative** a fourni de la nourriture et un abri aux sans-abri pendant les rudes mois d'hiver.
benevolent
[Adjectif]

showing kindness and generosity

bienveillant, charitable

bienveillant, charitable

Ex: The charity was supported by a benevolent donor who wished to remain anonymous .L'organisme de bienfaisance a été soutenu par un donateur **bienveillant** qui souhait rester anonyme.
righteous
[Adjectif]

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

juste, vertueux

juste, vertueux

Ex: It is important to strive for righteous conduct in both personal and professional life .Il est important de s'efforcer d'avoir un comportement **vertueux** dans la vie personnelle et professionnelle.
altruistic
[Adjectif]

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

altruiste, désintéressé

altruiste, désintéressé

Ex: The altruistic acts of kindness , such as helping an elderly neighbor , became her daily routine .Les actes de gentillesse **altruistes**, comme aider un voisin âgé, sont devenus sa routine quotidienne.
staunch
[Adjectif]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

fervent, inébranlable

fervent, inébranlable

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to the staunch loyalty of its customers .Le succès de l'entreprise peut être attribué à la **fidélité inébranlable** de ses clients.
guileless
[Adjectif]

straightforward in conduct and communication, without hidden motives or manipulation

candide

candide

Ex: Politicians need a certain amount of guile but the guileless candidate spoke their mind without carefully weighing every word.Les politiciens ont besoin d'une certaine dose de ruse, mais le candidat **sans ruse** a dit ce qu'il pensait sans peser soigneusement chaque mot.
faithful
[Adjectif]

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

fidèle, loyal

fidèle, loyal

Ex: The faithful fans of the band waited eagerly for their latest album , demonstrating unwavering support for their music .Les fans **fidèles** du groupe attendaient avec impatience leur dernier album, démontrant un soutien inébranlable à leur musique.
wholesome
[Adjectif]

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

vertueux, exemplaire

vertueux, exemplaire

Ex: She enjoyed reading wholesome books that imparted valuable life lessons and positive messages .Elle aimait lire des livres **édifiants** qui transmettaient des leçons de vie précieuses et des messages positifs.

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

consacrer, dédier

consacrer, dédier

Ex: He dedicated his energy to mastering a new skill .Il a **consacré** son énergie à maîtriser une nouvelle compétence.

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: Engaging in practices such as yoga and tai chi can help individuals to be enlightened.Pratiquer des activités comme le yoga et le tai chi peut aider les individus à être **éclairés**.
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: He annoyed his friends with his tendency to preach about the dangers of technology and social media , urging them to disconnect and live in the moment .Il a ennuyé ses amis avec sa tendance à **prêcher** sur les dangers de la technologie et des réseaux sociaux, les exhortant à se déconnecter et à vivre dans le moment présent.
to devote
[verbe]

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

consacrer, dévouer

consacrer, dévouer

Ex: The team will devote extra hours next week to meeting the project deadline .L'équipe **consacrera** des heures supplémentaires la semaine prochaine pour respecter le délai du projet.
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