cardinal

règle cardinale

A primary or essential rule that should not be broken.

nombre cardinal

A number denoting quantity (one, two, three, etc.), as opposed to an ordinal number (first, second, third, etc.).

Un nombre dénotant la quantité (un, deux, trois, etc.), par opposition à un nombre ordinal (premier, deuxième, troisième, etc.).

péché capital

In Christian tradition, one of the seven deadly sins; by extension, a very serious offense.

Fait référence à l'un des péchés les plus graves.

principe cardinal

A fundamental belief or tenet that is considered to be of central importance.

Un principe le plus important ou principal.

importance cardinale

Of the greatest importance; fundamental.

vertu cardinale

In Christian tradition, one of the four principal virtues (justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude).

Se réfère à l'une des qualités morales les plus importantes.

point cardinal

One of the four main points of the compass (north, south, east, and west).

L'un des quatre points principaux de la boussole (nord, sud, est et ouest).

A high-ranking archbishop who is also a cardinal in the Catholic Church.