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selfless in French

selfless in French is altruiste, dévoué — selfless means putting other people's needs before one's own, with little regard for personal gain.

selfless in French

altruiste
adj
Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.
dévoué
adj
Having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself but for others; unselfish.

What does "selfless" mean?

  1. adj Putting other people's needs before one's own, with little regard for personal gain.
    "The nurse's selfless dedication impressed the whole ward."
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selfless in a sentence

  • The nurse's selfless dedication impressed the whole ward.
  • It was a truly selfless act to give up his seat on the last flight out.

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What is "selfless" in French?

"selfless" in French is altruiste, dévoué. selfless means: Putting other people's needs before one's own, with little regard for personal gain.

How do you use "selfless" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse's selfless dedication impressed the whole ward." In French, "selfless" is altruiste, dévoué.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "selfless": altruiste, dévoué.

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