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goodness in French

goodness in French is bonté, bonté divine, corbleu — goodness means the quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.

goodness in French

bonté
noun
(uncountable) The state or characteristic of being good.
bonté divine
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.
corbleu
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.
crebleu
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.
jarnibleu
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.
jarnicoton
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.
maugrebleu
noun
(uncountable, euphemistic) God.

What does "goodness" mean?

  1. noun The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
    "Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet."
  2. noun The nutritious or beneficial part of something.
    "Cooking the potatoes in their skins keeps in more of their goodness."
  3. intj Used as a mild exclamation of surprise (as in "goodness me" or "my goodness").
    "My goodness, you have grown so tall since the last time I saw you!"
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goodness in a sentence

  • Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet.
  • I still believe in the basic goodness of ordinary people, despite everything on the news.
  • Cooking the potatoes in their skins keeps in more of their goodness.
  • Wholegrain bread is full of natural goodness that white bread often lacks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "goodness" in French?
"goodness" in French is bonté, bonté divine, corbleu. goodness means: The quality or state of being good, morally or otherwise.
How do you use "goodness" in a sentence?
Example: "Many people were moved by the goodness of the stranger who returned the lost wallet." In French, "goodness" is bonté, bonté divine, corbleu.
Are there other ways to say "goodness" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "goodness": bonté, bonté divine, corbleu, crebleu, jarnibleu, jarnicoton.
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