English–French

“virtuous” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁtɥø/

Example

Il est vertueux.

He is virtuous.

Illustration for vertueux (virtuous)

How to say “virtuous” in French

“Virtuous” in French is vertueux.

A person marked by a steady moral compass and consistent integrity in conduct.

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

Example sentences with vertueux

Le projet a créé un cercle vertueux.

The project created a virtuous cycle.

Tips for using vertueux

  • Applied to a person, vertueux often sounds formal or elevated, whereas everyday French more often uses phrases such as quelqu'un de très droit.

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