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principe

principle

noun prahn-SEEP Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'principium', beginning or foundation.

Usage Note

Principe refers to a fundamental rule or belief. The common phrase en principe means 'in principle' or 'theoretically', and par principe means 'on principle'. The plural principes often refers to one's moral standards.

Examples

"C'est contraire à mes principes."

Natural Translation

It goes against my principles.

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