bien

Definitions of bien
  1. noun
    moral excellence or admirableness
    synonyms: bonté
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    antonyms:
    mal
    the quality of being morally wrong in principle or practice
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    amabilité
    the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
    bienfaisance
    the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
    vertu
    the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
    générosité
    the trait of being willing to give your money or time
    bienveillance
    an inclination to do kind or charitable acts
    grâce
    (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
    considération
    kind and considerate regard for others
    type of:
    morale, moralité
    concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
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