French word

philosophie

Pronunciation

IPA/filozofi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounphilosophy

Example

J'aime la philosophie.

I like philosophy.

Illustration for philosophie (philosophy)

More examples

Sa philosophie personnelle guide ses choix.

His personal philosophy guides his choices.

Core concept

A framework for reflecting on fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, and right and wrong.

Common phrases

  • cours de philosophie

    philosophy course

  • philosophie de vie

    philosophy of life

  • philosophie personnelle

    personal philosophy

Similar words

idée: A thought or idea that comes to mind about something.
avis: An opinion or judgment about a particular matter.
pensée: A stream of thoughts formed in the mind.
conviction: A firmly held belief that is not easily changed.

Definition in French

Discipline qui cherche, par la réflexion critique, à comprendre les principes de la connaissance, de l'existence et de la morale.

Word origin

The French noun philosophie developed from Latin philosophia, itself borrowed from Greek philosophia for the love of wisdom.

Usage tips

  • In ma philosophie, philosophie can mean a person's guiding outlook, not only the academic discipline.

Other meanings

  • school of thoughtnoun
  • outlooknoun

Opposites

  • pragmatismepragmatismnoun

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