ethic

éthique

Ensemble de convictions sur le bien et le mal qui guide le comportement d’une personne ou d’un groupe.

En anglais simple : A set of beliefs about right and wrong that guides a person or group's behaviour.

• She has a strong work ethic.
• The team's ethic puts honesty before profit.
• Different cultures may have different ethics.

Synonymes : moral code, value system

Expressions courantes : work ethic, professional ethic

principe moral

Idée ou règle sur ce qui est bien et sur la manière dont les gens doivent se comporter.

En anglais simple : An idea or rule about what is right and how people should behave.

• Honesty is central to his ethic.
• An ethic of respect shapes our decisions.
• She questioned the ethic behind that choice.

Comment l'utiliser : ethic of something (An ethic of care guides her work.)

Synonymes : principle, moral principle

Expressions courantes : ethic of care, moral ethic