French Conversation · Level 96
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French word
individuation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃dividɥasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounindividualization
Example
L'individuation des élèves permet un meilleur suivi.
The individualization of the students allows for better monitoring.
More examples
À la maison, on encourage l'individuation des goûts de chacun.
At home, we encourage the individuation of each person's tastes.
Core concept
The process of marking one person's distinctive features so that the person stands apart from the group.
Similar words
identité: The set of personal information and traits that distinguishes an individual.
personnalité: The distinctive personality tendencies shown in a person's behavior and reactions.
caractère: The character traits revealed in a person's usual conduct and thinking.
Definition in French
Désigne l'acte ou le processus par lequel on identifie une personne comme distincte des autres en repérant ses traits propres.
Word origin
The French noun comes from individu with -ation, and individu derives from Latin individuus, meaning 'indivisible'.
Usage tips
- In psychology, individuation can refer to the development of a distinct identity, so context may indicate personal formation rather than mere recognition.
Other meanings
- individuationnoun
Opposites
- uniformisationhomogenizationnoun
Related words
- individualismeindividualismnoun
- individualiserindividualizeverb