English–French
“lack of privacy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁomiskɥite/
Example
La promiscuité entre voisins crée des tensions.
The lack of privacy between neighbors creates tensions.
How to say “lack of privacy” in French
“Lack of privacy” in French is promiscuité.
A shared space becomes so crowded and exposed that private life spills into the presence of others.
Example sentences with promiscuité
Aux heures de pointe, la promiscuité dans le métro est gênante.
During rush hour, the lack of privacy on the subway is uncomfortable.
Tips for using promiscuité
- In housing contexts, promiscuité usually has a negative sense, while sexual promiscuity is another possible context that requires clear interpretation.