principle
US /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
UK /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
1.
principe, fondement
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning
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The principle of equality is central to their philosophy.
Le principe d'égalité est central à leur philosophie.
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He lives by a strict set of moral principles.
Il vit selon un ensemble strict de principes moraux.
2.
principe, loi
a general scientific theorem or law that has been established and is generally accepted
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The principle of gravity explains why objects fall to the earth.
Le principe de la gravité explique pourquoi les objets tombent sur terre.
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Understanding the basic principles of physics is essential.
Comprendre les principes de base de la physique est essentiel.