French word

loyauté

Pronunciation

IPA/lwajote/

Meaning

  • feminine nounloyalty

Example

Il a prouvé sa loyauté pendant des années.

He proved his loyalty over the years.

Illustration for loyauté (loyalty)

More examples

Sa loyauté envers ses collègues est évidente.

His loyalty to his colleagues is obvious.

Core concept

A steady bond that keeps a person, group, or cause aligned with its commitments.

Common phrases

  • faire preuve de loyauté

    show loyalty

  • loyauté envers

    loyalty to ___

  • loyauté professionnelle

    professional loyalty

Similar words

fidélité: Consistent loyalty to a person or relationship over time.
engagement: A continuing commitment based on a promise or responsibility.
dévouement: A devoted willingness to give oneself fully to others or a task.
soutien: Help and strength offered during difficult times.

Definition in French

Qualité exprimant la fidélité et la constance dans le respect des engagements, applicable aux personnes, aux groupes ou aux idées.

Word origin

Loyauté is formed from Old French loiauté, based on loial or loyal with the noun-forming suffix -té, from Latin legalis.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is faire preuve de loyauté envers quelqu'un, with envers marking the person or group receiving that loyalty.

Opposites

  • déloyautédisloyaltynoun
  • trahisonbetrayalnoun

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