rectitude in French
rectitude in French is rectitude, droiture, rigueur — rectitude means the quality of being straight, with no bends or curves.
rectitude in French
rectitude
Straightness; the state or quality of having a constant direction and not being crooked or bent. [from 15th c.]
droiture
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]
rectitude
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]
rigueur
(now, _, rare) The fact or quality of being right or correct; correctness of opinion or judgement. [from 15th c.]
What does "rectitude" mean?
- noun The quality of being straight, with no bends or curves.
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noun The quality of being correct, especially in one's opinions or judgement.
"A consciousness of rectitude can be a terrible thing, and in those days I didn't just think that I was right: I thought that “we” (our group of International Socialists in particular) were being damn well proved right."
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noun Behaviour that follows accepted moral standards; honesty and virtue.
"“Sit with her all night if we have to,” Syd affirms with strenuous rectitude."
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rectitude in a sentence
- A consciousness of rectitude can be a terrible thing, and in those days I didn't just think that I was right: I thought that “we” (our group of International Socialists in particular) were being damn well proved right.
- “Sit with her all night if we have to,” Syd affirms with strenuous rectitude.
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What is "rectitude" in French?
"rectitude" in French is rectitude, droiture, rigueur. rectitude means: The quality of being straight, with no bends or curves.
Are there other ways to say "rectitude" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "rectitude": rectitude, droiture, rigueur.
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