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rectitude in French

rectitude in French is rectitude, droiture, rigueur — rectitude means straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

rectitude in French

rectitude
noun
Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. [from 15th c.]
droiture
noun
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]
rectitude
noun
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]
rigueur
noun
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]

What does "rectitude" mean?

  1. noun Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.
  2. noun The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement.
  3. noun Conformity to the rules prescribed for moral conduct; (moral) uprightness, virtue.
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What is "rectitude" in French?

"rectitude" in French is rectitude, droiture, rigueur. rectitude means: Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent.

Are there other ways to say "rectitude" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "rectitude": rectitude, droiture, rigueur.

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