This is the 2282nd most frequent Dutch word.
principe
Principle; a fundamental truth or concept that serves as the foundation for beliefs or actions.
Here, 'principe' refers to a personal rule or ethical standard that one follows.
Het is tegen mijn principe om te liegen.
It is against my principle to lie.
In this case, 'principe' is used to denote a fundamental truth or concept upon which the operation of the machine is based.
Het principe achter deze machine is eenvoudig.
The principle behind this machine is simple.
Here, 'principes' indicates shared moral or ethical standards or beliefs.