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bienveillant

benevolent

adjective byehn-veh-YAHN Rare

Also means

kindly

Usage Note

Bienveillant describes a person or attitude that is actively well-disposed and kind toward others. The feminine form is bienveillante. The abstract noun bienveillance ('goodwill, benevolence') is very frequently used in contemporary French discourse, especially in education and management, where management bienveillant ('compassionate management') has become a buzzword.

Examples

"Elle a un regard bienveillant envers les enfants."

Natural Translation

She has a kindly gaze toward children.

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