principe
principle
noun prahn-SEEP Less Common
Origin: From Latin 'principium', beginning or foundation.
Usage Note
Principe refers to a fundamental rule or belief. The common phrase en principe means 'in principle' or 'theoretically', and par principe means 'on principle'. The plural principes often refers to one's moral standards.
Examples
"C'est contraire à mes principes."
Natural Translation
It goes against my principles.

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