altruistic in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for altruistic in the English»French Dictionary

altruistic [Brit altruːˈɪstɪk, Am ˌæltruˈɪstɪk] ADJ

altruistic

altruiste

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she argues that women are conditioned to be altruistic

elle soutient que de par leur éducation les femmes sont amenées à se comporter de façon altruiste

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altruistic in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for altruistic in the English»French Dictionary

altruistic [ˌæltru:ˈɪstɪk] ADJ

altruistic

altruiste

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altruiste

altruistic

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There is debate over whether the alarm calling of prairie dogs is selfish or altruistic.

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Of course, not all behaviours are altruistic, as indicated by the table below.

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He was acquisitive and altruistic, proud and modest, but beneath it all humble and compassionate.

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The protagonists have altruistic values, and must apply these ideals to difficult dilemmas.

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They did, however, recognize the value of social obligation and that pleasure could be gained from altruistic behaviour.

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As such, each player is acting upon their own selfish needs, rather than acting in a genuinely responsible or altruistic manner.

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In particular, seemingly altruistic acts must be performed because people derive enjoyment from them and are therefore, in reality, egoistic.

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He maintained that his motives were genuinely altruistic.

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These findings have often been interpreted in terms of empathy causing increased altruistic motivation, which in turn causes helping behavior.

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Cooperation leads to altruistic behaviour, and costly signalling could explain this.

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