volonté

Definitions of volonté
  1. noun
    the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
    see moresee less
    type of:
    faculté
    one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
  2. noun
    the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
    see moresee less
    types:
    présence d'esprit
    self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
    type of:
    résolution
    the trait of being resolute
  3. noun
    a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
    see moresee less
    type of:
    but, intention, projet
    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘volonté'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family