principe
French → English
(philosophy/science) Fundamental law: a basic truth that serves as the foundation for a system
Le principe d'Archimède explique pourquoi les bateaux flottent sur l'eau.
(English) Archimedes' principle explains why boats float on water.
Le principe de la séparation des pouvoirs est essentiel en démocratie.
(English) The principle of separation of powers is essential in democracy.
(ethics) Moral rule: a standard of conduct or value that guides personal behavior
C'est une question de principe : je ne mens jamais à mes amis.
(English) It is a matter of principle: I never lie to my friends.
Elle refuse ce poste par principe car l'entreprise pollue les rivières.
(English) She is refusing this job on principle because the company pollutes rivers.
Entry ID: fr:en:principe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary