Usage Note
Loyauté describes steadfast fidelity to a person, cause, or principle — stronger and more personal than fidélité in everyday use. The related adjective is loyal (masculine) / loyale (feminine). Faire preuve de loyauté (to show loyalty) is a common set phrase. The antonym is la déloyauté (disloyalty).
Examples
"Sa loyauté envers ses amis est sans faille."
Natural Translation
His loyalty to his friends is unwavering.
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