Éthique
Example: L'entreprise suit une politique éthique stricte pour ses employés.
Definition
"Éthique" refers to the principles or moral values that guide behavior and decision-making. It often involves distinguishing right from wrong and is applied in contexts like business, where an organization may follow a strict ethical policy for its employees.
Etymology
The word "éthique" comes from the French language, derived from the Greek word 'ethikos,' meaning 'moral' or 'relating to character.' Did you know? The concept of ethics has been explored since ancient philosophy, highlighting the importance of moral conduct.
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"Éthique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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