Philosophy & Ethics

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Can refer to moral awareness or consciousness in general.

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Often used in the plural 'valeurs' when discussing ethics.

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Can be both a noun (duty) and a verb (must/to have to).

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Followed by the preposition 'de' when specifying the action.

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Invariable in the singular and plural spelling.

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Distinguish from 'gauche' (left) and 'droite' (right direction).

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Used without a plural when referring to the abstract concept.

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A core concept in existentialist and political philosophy.

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Opposed to 'le mensonge' (the lie).

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Can mean intellect/logic or a motive/cause.

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Refers both to human society and corporate entities depending on context.

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Note the feminine noun 'la morale' vs masculine adjective 'le moral'.

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Derived from the verb 'croire' (to believe).

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Feminine form 'la penseuse' exists but is less common.

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Often associated with difficult moral crossroads.

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Common expression: 'par principe' (on principle).

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Starts with a mute h/vowel sound requiring 'l'.

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Starts with a vowel, taking the article 'l'.

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Common collocation: 'suspendre son jugement' (to suspend judgment).

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Masculine noun starting with a vowel.

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Followed by 'de' when introducing the object of doubt.

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Regular -ir second group verb.

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Regular -er verb, useful for ethical arguments.

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Adjective with identical masculine and feminine forms (-e ending already).

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Feminine form is 'universelle'.