life principle

• Principe fondamental, conviction, valeur ou règle directrice qui oriente le comportement, les décisions ou le mode de vie d'une personne.

A fundamental belief, value, or guiding rule that governs a person's behavior, decisions, or way of living.

1. Guiding belief or valueB2formal

   A fundamental belief or rule that guides a person's actions and decisions throughout their life.

   principe de vie

   • Honesty is the most important life principle for him.
   • She lives by the life principle of treating others with respect.
   • His life principle is to always strive for personal growth.

2. Biological forceC1formal

   The vital force or energy that distinguishes living organisms from non-living matter.

   principe vital

   • Ancient philosophers debated the nature of the life principle.
   • Some scientists consider consciousness to be a life principle.
   • The concept of a life principle is central to many spiritual traditions.