Whether a neologism or a genuine concept, the term “bientraitance” in French appeared historically in the disciplinary field of childhood and geriatrics. It is difficult to translate into English. The word does not present a theoretical approach or a precise conceptual model. Using the term “bientraitance” in opposition to the term “maltreatment” seems to reduce the notion. How are we to accurately translate the notion of “bientraitance”? An etymological, historical, and philosophical approach, in a phenomenological perspective, can help us understand the concept. The object “bientraitance” will be approached from the perspective of care, caring, and the ethics of care. This article is structured around three questions: What is “bientraitance”? What is the ethics of care? What are the similarities and differences? Finally, we demonstrate that the term “bientraitance” shows cultural consciousness of professional attitudes (listening, empathy, care) and professional praxis (each act of care centered about others).