Les droits de l'homme
Example: Les droits de l'homme protègent la liberté et l'égalité.
Definition
"Les droits de l'homme" refer to the fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to every person regardless of nationality, sex, ethnicity, or religion, ensuring liberty, equality, and justice in society.
Etymology
The phrase "les droits de l'homme" originates from French, literally meaning "the rights of man," rooted in Enlightenment ideas emphasizing natural rights inherent to all humans. Did you know it became widely popular during the French Revolution to promote universal human rights?
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"Les droits de l'homme" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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