libre arbitre

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French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From arbitre (etymology 2).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /libʁ aʁ.bitʁ/
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Noun

libre arbitre m (usually uncountable, plural libres arbitres)

  1. (philosophy) free will
    En philosophie, la question de savoir si un individu effectue des choix librement ou est déterminé renvoie au problème de l’existence ou non du libre arbitre.
    In Philosophy, the question of whether an individual makes choices freely or is determined refers to the problem of existence or non-free will.
    Le libre arbitre est une partie essentielle de la condition humaine.
    Free will is an essential part of the human condition.