English–French

“civic-mindedness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sivizm/

Example

On voit le civisme quand les gens ramassent les déchets dans la rue.

You can see civic-mindedness when people pick up litter in the street.

Illustration for civisme (civic-mindedness)

How to say “civic-mindedness” in French

“Civic-mindedness” in French is civisme.

People choosing the common good when using public spaces and following collective rules.

Full entry for civisme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with civisme

Céder sa place dans le bus est un acte de civisme.

Giving up your seat on the bus is an act of civic-mindedness.

Tips for using civisme

  • Civisme names a general quality, while civique is the related adjective, as in un geste civique.

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