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intègre

upright

adjective an-TEGRH Rare

Also means

honest

Usage Note

Intègre describes a person of unimpeachable moral integrity — incorruptible and honest. The accent grave distinguishes it from intégrer (to integrate). The related noun is intégrité, and the form is the same for masculine and feminine: un juge intègre, une femme intègre.

Examples

"Ce juge est reconnu pour être parfaitement intègre."

Natural Translation

This judge is known for being perfectly upright.

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