French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
vertueux
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛʁtɥø/
Meaning
- adjectivevirtuous
Example
Il est vertueux.
He is virtuous.
More examples
Le projet a créé un cercle vertueux.
The project created a virtuous cycle.
Core concept
A person marked by a steady moral compass and consistent integrity in conduct.
Common phrases
un cercle vertueux
virtuous cycle
un effet vertueux
positive ripple effect
Similar words
honnête: Truthful and unwilling to deceive others.
responsable: Conscientious about fulfilling duties and handling responsibilities properly.
bon: Kind and considerate toward others.
Definition in French
Décrit quelqu'un qui agit selon des principes moraux élevés et fait preuve d'intégrité.
Word origin
French vertueux developed from vertu plus the suffix -eux, with vertu descended from Latin virtus, the word for virtue or moral excellence.
Usage tips
- Applied to a person, vertueux often sounds formal or elevated, whereas everyday French more often uses phrases such as quelqu'un de très droit.