French word

culturel

Pronunciation

IPA/kyltyʁɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivecultural

Example

C'est un spectacle culturel.

It's a cultural show.

Illustration for culturel (cultural)

More examples

Le festival propose plusieurs activités culturelles.

The festival offers several cultural activities.

Core concept

A shared pattern of arts, customs, and values shaping a group's public life.

Common phrases

  • événement culturel

    cultural event

  • centre culturel

    cultural center

  • activité culturelle

    cultural activity

Similar words

artistique: Relating to the arts, such as visual art, music, or theater.
populaire: Relating to culture or expression widely practiced and accepted by the general public.
traditionnel: Based on customs or ways of doing things passed down from the past.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte aux pratiques, aux arts et aux valeurs d'un groupe humain.

Word origin

French culturel derives from culture, from Latin cultura, with the suffix -el forming an adjective for matters connected with culture.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, culturel agrees with the noun: culturel, culturelle, culturels, and culturelles.

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