humanity

humanité

Toutes les personnes du monde, prises ensemble.

En anglais simple : All the people in the world, considered together.

• The discovery could benefit humanity.
• Climate change threatens the future of humanity.
• Has humanity learned enough from its past mistakes?

Synonymes : humankind, mankind, the human race

Expressions courantes : all humanity, future of humanity, benefit humanity

humanité, nature humaine

Les qualités et les expériences qui font de nous des êtres humains.

En anglais simple : The qualities and experiences that make us human.

• Our emotions are part of our humanity.
• The story explores the hero’s humanity.
• Their shared humanity mattered more than their differences.

Synonymes : human nature, humanness

Expressions courantes : shared humanity, our humanity, common humanity

humanité, compassion

Bienveillance et attention envers les autres, surtout quand ils souffrent.

En anglais simple : Kindness and care for other people, especially when they are suffering.

• They treated the prisoners with humanity.
• Her humanity showed in the care she gave strangers.
• Even in war, people can show humanity.

Synonymes : compassion, kindness, humaneness

Contraires : cruelty, inhumanity

Expressions courantes : show humanity, basic humanity, act of humanity

discipline des sciences humaines

Discipline qui étudie les humains et leur culture, comme l’histoire, la littérature ou la philosophie.

En anglais simple : A subject such as history, literature, or philosophy that studies people and their culture.

• Philosophy is usually classified as a humanity.
• She studies several humanities, including history and literature.
• The course treats music as a humanity rather than a practical skill.

Synonymes : humanities subject

Expressions courantes : study a humanity, humanity subject