French Conversation · Level 108
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French word
alphabétisation
Pronunciation
IPA/alfabetizasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounliteracy
Example
L'alphabétisation des adultes est une priorité.
Adult literacy is a priority.
More examples
Elle suit un cours d'alphabétisation le soir.
She takes a literacy class in the evening.
Core concept
A guided path from recognizing letters to reading and writing independently.
Similar words
éducation: A system or activity that teaches knowledge and values and supports personal growth.
enseignement: Systematic teaching of knowledge and skills in schools or similar settings.
formation: Practical training in skills needed for work or professional tasks.
alphabétisme: The ability to read and write, or the level of that ability.
Definition in French
Enseignement ou actions visant à donner à des personnes les compétences de lecture et d'écriture de base.
Word origin
Alphabétisation is formed from French alphabétiser with the suffix -ation, and alphabétiser derives from alphabet, ultimately from Latin alphabetum.
Usage tips
- As a feminine noun, alphabétisation takes la or l', as in l'alphabétisation des adultes.
Other meanings
- literacy educationnoun
Opposites
- analphabétismeilliteracynoun
Related words
- alphabétiserteach reading and writingverb
- alphabétiséliterateadjective