This is the 12164th most frequent French word.
vertueux
Virtuous; possessing moral excellence.
Here, 'vertueuse' is used as an adjective to describe the ethical and moral quality of the life being led.
Il mène une vie vertueuse et éthique.
He leads a virtuous and ethical life.
'Vertueux' is used to describe 'circle,' implying a self-sustaining cycle of positive actions and outcomes.
Elle considère le choix de ses amis comme un cercle vertueux.
She considers her choice of friends as a virtuous circle.
The usage of 'vertueuse' signifies a wise and morally correct direction taken in one's actions or decisions.