moral

• Relatif aux principes du bien et du mal, à la conduite juste ou bonne, ou à la distinction entre le bien et le mal dans le caractère humain.

Relating to principles of right and wrong behavior, or the goodness or badness of human character.

1. Ethical principlesB1formal

   Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior.

   moral (relatif aux principes éthiques)

   • She made a moral decision to return the lost wallet.
   • The story teaches a moral lesson about honesty.
   • He has strong moral values that guide his actions.

   Synonymesconscientiousethicalgoodhonorablejustprincipledrighteousscrupulousuprightvirtuous

   Antonymesimmoralunethical

2. Psychological supportB2formal

   Relating to the psychological or emotional support rather than physical or material.

   soutien moral

   • The team needed moral support after the defeat.
   • She provided moral encouragement during his recovery.
   • His presence gave her moral strength to continue.

   Synonymesemotionalmentalpsychological

• Leçon, principe ou norme de comportement correct ou incorrect, souvent tiré d'une histoire ou d'une expérience, et également sens moral ou morale d'un récit.

A noun referring to a lesson, principle, or standard of right and wrong behavior, often derived from a story or experience.

1. B2formal

   A lesson or principle that can be derived from a story, event, or experience.

   Morale (d'une histoire)

   • The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
   • He learned a valuable moral from his mistake.
   • Every fable has a clear moral for children.

   Synonymesimportlessonmeaningmessagepointpreceptsignificanceteaching

2. Ethical standardsB2formal

   A person's standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is right and wrong.

   normes éthiques

   • She has strong morals and always tells the truth.
   • His actions go against the morals of our society.
   • The politician's morals were questioned after the scandal.