altruisme

Il agit par altruisme plutôt que par intérêt personnel.
He acts out of altruism rather than self-interest.
Son altruisme l'amène à consacrer du temps aux autres.
His altruism leads him to devote time to others.
L'altruisme ne demande pas forcément de grands sacrifices.
Altruism does not necessarily require great sacrifices.
Elle admire l'altruisme des bénévoles.
She admires the volunteers' selflessness.
Le geste était motivé par l'altruisme, sans attente de récompense.
The gesture was motivated by altruism, without expectation of reward.

Similar words

générosité

désintéressement

Son altruisme l'amène à consacrer du temps aux autres.
His altruism leads him to devote time to others.
Le geste était motivé par l'altruisme, sans attente de récompense.
The gesture was motivated by altruism, without expectation of reward.
Elle admire l'altruisme des bénévoles.
She admires the volunteers' selflessness.
L'altruisme ne demande pas forcément de grands sacrifices.
Altruism does not necessarily require great sacrifices.
Il agit par altruisme plutôt que par intérêt personnel.
He acts out of altruism rather than self-interest.

désintéressement

générosité

Coined in French from autrui, “other people”, with the suffix -isme.

What does altruisme mean?

Selfless concern for others.

Must it involve a major sacrifice?

No, small acts of help can express it.

Does it seek a reward?

No, personal gain is not the motive.

What is its opposite?

Égoïsme, selfishness.

Is it masculine?

Yes: l'altruisme.

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