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nihilism

/ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/

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Nihilisme, absence de sens

(usually uncountable) The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.

Examples :

"After failing her exams, Sarah fell into a state of nihilism, believing that studying and getting good grades were ultimately pointless. "

Après avoir échoué à ses examens, Sarah est tombée dans un état de nihilisme, croyant que les études et l'obtention de bonnes notes étaient finalement dépourvues de sens.

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Nihilisme, rejet des valeurs morales

(usually uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).

Examples :

"His nihilism prevented him from seeing any point in finishing his schoolwork. "

Son nihilisme l'empêchait de voir l'intérêt de finir ses devoirs.

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Rejet des affirmations non prouvées ou non rationalisées

(usually uncountable) The rejection of non-proven or non-rationalized assertions in the social and political spheres of society.

Examples :

"His complete nihilism regarding traditional values made it difficult for him to connect with his more conservative family. "

Son nihilisme complet concernant les valeurs traditionnelles l'empêchait de se connecter avec sa famille plus conservatrice.

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Délire selon lequel on ou le monde, ou une partie de celui-ci, a cessé d'exister

A delusion that oneself or the world, or parts thereof, have ceased to exist.

Examples :

"After the accident, John suffered from nihilism, believing his legs no longer existed despite the doctor's assurances. "

Après l'accident, John souffrait d'un délire selon lequel ses jambes n'existaient plus, malgré les assurances du médecin.

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Nihilisme

(Russia) Alternative letter-case form of Nihilism

Examples :

"After the revolution, the young generation embraced nihilism, rejecting all traditional values and authority. "

Après la révolution, la jeune génération a embrassé le nihilisme, rejetant toutes les valeurs et autorités traditionnelles.

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Nihilisme, doctrine du néant

A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

Examples :

"After years of disappointment, he fell into nihilism, believing that his efforts were pointless and that nothing truly mattered anymore. "

Après des années de déception, il est tombé dans le nihilisme, croyant que ses efforts étaient vains et que plus rien n'avait vraiment d'importance.

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Néant, absence de sens

Something that is regarded as meaningless.

Examples :

"After failing all his exams, Mark sank into a state of nihilism, believing that studying was pointless and nothing he did mattered anymore. "

Après avoir échoué à tous ses examens, Mark est tombé dans un état de néant, croyant que l'étude était inutile et que rien de ce qu'il faisait n'avait plus d'importance.

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