liberal

• Décrit une personne ou une politique ouverte aux nouveaux comportements ou opinions et prête à abandonner les valeurs traditionnelles, ou, dans un contexte politique, qui défend la liberté individuelle et les réformes sociales.

Describes a person or policy that is open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values, or in a political context, favoring individual liberty and social reform.

1. Political ideologyB2formalpolitical

   Favoring individual rights, free trade, and moderate political and social reform.

   Libéral (idéologie politique)

   • The liberal party supports universal healthcare.
   • She holds liberal views on immigration policy.
   • Liberal democracies emphasize civil liberties.

   Antonymesauthoritarianconservativereactionary

2. Generous or abundantB2formal

   Given or provided in large amounts; generous.

   Généreux / Abondant

   • The restaurant serves liberal portions of pasta.
   • He made a liberal donation to the charity.
   • She applied a liberal amount of sunscreen.

   Synonymesabundantamplebountifulcopiousgenerouslavishmunificentopenhandedplentifulprofuse

3. Open-mindedB2formal

   Tolerant of different opinions or behaviors; not strict.

   libéral (sens : ouvert d'esprit)

   • Her parents have a liberal attitude towards education.
   • The school has a liberal policy on dress code.
   • He is known for his liberal interpretation of the rules.

   Synonymesbroad-mindedflexiblefree-thinkingindulgentlenientopen-mindedpermissiveprogressivetolerantunprejudiced

   Antonymesauthoritarianbigoteddogmaticilliberalintolerantnarrow-mindedprejudicedrigidstrict

• Nom désignant une personne qui soutient des réformes politiques ou sociales, généralement en faveur des droits individuels, de l'égalité et de politiques progressistes ; peut aussi désigner un adepte du libéralisme économique, selon le contexte.

A noun referring to a person who advocates for political or social reform, typically supporting individual rights, equality, and progressive policies.

1. Political liberalB2formalpolitical

   A person who advocates for social equality, individual rights, and progressive reforms.

   Libéral (politique)

   • The liberal voted for policies that support universal healthcare.
   • Many liberals believe in protecting civil liberties.
   • The debate between liberals and conservatives was intense.

   Synonymesegalitarianleft-wingerleftistprogressivereformer

   Antonymesconservativereactionary

2. Generous personB2formal

   A person who is generous or open-handed, especially with money.

   Personne généreuse

   • He was a liberal with his donations to charity.
   • The wealthy liberal funded the new community center.
   • She is known as a liberal who shares her resources freely.

   Synonymesbenefactordonorgiverphilanthropist

   Antonymescheapskatemiserscroogeskinflinttightwad