humanité

humanity, humankind

noun ü-mah-nee-TEH Less Common

Also means

humaneness, compassion

Usage Note

Humanité covers both the collective noun for all people (l'humanité entière — all of humanity) and the quality of being humane or compassionate. In French schools, les humanités (plural) refers to the classical humanities curriculum of Latin and Greek. The contrast with inhumanité (inhumanity) sharpens its moral register.

Examples

"L'humanité doit protéger la planète."

Natural Translation

Humanity must protect the planet.

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