freedom of thought

• Droit d'une personne de détenir et d'exprimer toute opinion, conviction ou idée sans ingérence, contrainte ou censure de la part de l'État ou d'autres autorités.

The right of an individual to hold any opinion, belief, or idea without interference, coercion, or censorship from the state or other authorities.

1. Right to hold opinionsB2formal

   The right of an individual to hold and express their own opinions, beliefs, and ideas without interference or restriction from the state or other authorities.

   liberté de pensée

   • Freedom of thought is a fundamental human right protected by international law.
   • The constitution guarantees freedom of thought for all citizens.
   • Without freedom of thought, a society cannot truly be called free.

2. Intellectual independenceC1formal

   The ability to form one's own ideas and beliefs independently, free from coercion or indoctrination.

   liberté de pensée

   • The university encourages freedom of thought among its students and faculty.
   • True innovation requires an environment that supports freedom of thought.
   • He valued his freedom of thought above all else.