English–French

“humanitarian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ymanitɛʁ/

Example

Une organisation humanitaire aide les réfugiés.

A humanitarian organization helps refugees.

Illustration for humanitaire (humanitarian)

How to say “humanitarian” in French

“Humanitarian” in French is humanitaire.

Organized help aimed at protecting people and easing suffering in war, disaster, or displacement.

Full entry for humanitaire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with humanitaire

Un secours humanitaire a été envoyé après le tremblement de terre.

Humanitarian aid was sent after the earthquake.

Tips for using humanitaire

  • Humanitaire means humanitarian in a relief context, while humain more generally means human or humane and does not name aid work.

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