individualism

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    The quality of being independent and self-reliant; emphasis on individual rights and interests over group goals.
    fr: Individualisme; accent sur les droits et intérêts individuels.
  2. noun
    The belief that individuals are the primary unit of society.
    fr: La croyance que les individus sont l'unité primaire de la société.

examples

  1. His individualism led him to work alone.

    Son individualisme l'a conduit à travailler seul.

  2. The policy promotes individualism over collectivism.

    La politique promeut l'individualisme plutôt que le collectivisme.