French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
moralement
Pronunciation
IPA/moʁaləmɑ̃/
Meaning
- adverbmorally
Example
Ce choix est moralement acceptable.
This choice is morally acceptable.
More examples
Cette décision est moralement condamnable.
This decision is morally objectionable.
Core concept
A choice or idea placed on a moral scale and judged as right, wrong, or acceptable.
Common phrases
moralement condamnable
morally objectionable
moralement répréhensible
morally reprehensible
moralement responsable
morally responsible
Similar words
éthiquement: With regard to the ethical principles and values guiding an action.
légalement: With regard to whether an action is legally permitted.
Definition in French
S'emploie pour exprimer qu'une conduite, une idée ou un choix est jugé bon ou défendable selon des principes moraux.
Word origin
The adverb moralement combines the adjective moral with -ement; moral comes from Latin moralis, from mos, moris, meaning custom or conduct.
Usage tips
- Moralement concerns moral judgment, whereas légalement concerns conformity to law, so a choice can be morally acceptable but legally restricted.