types:
caractère
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
nature
the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
activité
the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
inactivité
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
frivolité
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
prévenance
the trait of thinking carefully before acting
étourderie
the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
prévenances
the trait of being observant and paying attention
virilité
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
féminité
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
infidélité
the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
avarice,
pingrerie
a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
dynamisme
the trait of being highly motivated
humilité
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
sagesse
the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
jugement
the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
confiance
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
méfiance
the trait of not trusting others
comportement
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
esprit
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
passion
the trait of being intensely emotional
entrain,
vivacité
quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
engagement
the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
enjouement
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
franchise
the trait of being blunt and outspoken
réserve,
silence
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
catégorisation
the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups
impulsivité
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
attention
the quality of being careful and painstaking
virilité
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
solvabilité
trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing
responsabilité
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
irresponsabilité
a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
égocentrisme,
égoïsme
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
narcissisme
an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
action
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
volonté
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
obstination
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
décision
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
détermination
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
indécision
the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
débauche
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
humilité
a disposition to be patient and long suffering
objectivité
judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
subjectivité
judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
exigence
the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
docilité
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
obstination
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome