English–French

“utilitarian” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ytilitaʁist/

Example

Il est utilitariste et défend le bien commun.

He is a utilitarian and defends the common good.

Illustration for utilitariste (utilitarian)

How to say “utilitarian” in French

“Utilitarian” in French is utilitariste.

A moral judge measuring an action against the combined well-being of everyone affected.

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

Example sentences with utilitariste

Un utilitariste cherche à maximiser le bien-être.

A utilitarian seeks to maximize well-being.

Tips for using utilitariste

  • Utilitariste refers to a person or viewpoint, unlike utile and utilitaire, which describe something useful or designed for practical use.

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