Équitables

Équitables is the plural form of the French adjective équitable, meaning fair, just or impartial. It describes nouns that conform to the principles of equity in contexts such as law, economics, ethics, and social policy. For example: des conditions équitables (fair conditions), des traitements équitables (fair treatments), or des accords équitables (fair agreements). The phrase commerce équitable refers to the fair-trade movement that advocates for better terms of trade for producers in developing countries.

Grammatical notes: équitable is invariable in gender in its singular form; in plural the form is équitables and applies to masculine and feminine nouns (des contrats équitables, des pratiques équitables).

Origin and related terms: from Latin aequitas "fairness, equality", via Old French. The noun équité expresses the broader concept of equity or fairness, distinct from the adjective équitable.

Usage: équitables is common in journalism, policy writing, marketing (e.g., describing fair practices), and everyday language to denote fairness and justice in distribution, access, or treatment.

See also: équité, équitable.