kindness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être bienveillant, humain et compatissant, ainsi que les actes concrets de bonté envers autrui.

A noun encompassing the quality of being considerate, humane, and sympathetic, as well as individual acts of kindness.

indénombrable

1. Warmhearted and considerate natureA2formal

   The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others.

   Bonté

   • Her kindness towards strangers is truly admirable.
   • He showed great kindness by helping the elderly woman with her groceries.
   • Kindness is a virtue that everyone should practice.

   Synonymesbenevolencecharitycompassionconsiderationgenerositygoodwillhumanitytendernessthoughtfulnesswarmth

   Antonymescrueltyharshnessmalicemeannessunkindness

2. Forgiving and gentle dispositionB1formal

   A tendency to be gentle, forgiving, and understanding in one's interactions.

   Bonté indulgente

   • She is known for her kindness and patience with difficult students.
   • His kindness in forgiving the mistake was unexpected.
   • The teacher's kindness made the students feel comfortable.

   Synonymesbenevolencecompassionforbearancegentlenessgoodwillleniencymercytendernesstoleranceunderstanding

   Antonymescallousnesscrueltyhardnessharshnessruthlessnessseverityspitefulnessvindictiveness

3. A kind actA2formal

   A specific action that is helpful, generous, or considerate.

   acte de bonté

   • He performed many small kindnesses for his neighbors.
   • A simple kindness like a smile can brighten someone's day.
   • She thanked him for his kindness in driving her to the airport.

   Synonymesbenefactioncourtesydeedfavorgesturegood turnservice

   Antonymescrueltydisserviceharmhurtmeannessunkindness