French Conversation · Level 96
60 words
French word
humaniste
Pronunciation
IPA/ymanist/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)humanist
Example
Mon oncle est humaniste.
My uncle is a humanist.
More examples
Dans la conférence, un humaniste a parlé des droits de l'homme.
At the conference, a humanist spoke about human rights.
Core concept
A person whose principles make human worth the main measure of thought, learning, and social life.
Common phrases
être humaniste
be a humanist
un humaniste engagé
a committed humanist
Similar words
intellectuel: Someone who thinks about scholarship and culture and communicates ideas in speech or writing.
philosophe: Someone who reflects deeply on humanity and the world and sets out their views.
penseur: Someone who forms and presents personal views on society and ideas.
Definition in French
Personne qui adhère aux principes de l'humanisme et qui met la dignité humaine au centre.
Word origin
French humaniste names a supporter of humanisme, whose deeper source is Latin humanitas, meaning humanity, with -iste marking a person associated with an idea.
Usage tips
- Humaniste concerns a philosophy or cultural outlook, whereas humanitaire usually concerns humanitarian aid or action.
Other meanings
- humanisticadjective
Opposites
- conservateurconservativenoun
- anti-humanisteanti-humanistnoun