French word

interculturel

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁkyltyʁɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintercultural

Example

J'ai participé à un projet interculturel.

I took part in an intercultural project.

Illustration for interculturel (intercultural)

More examples

Mon travail se déroule dans une équipe interculturelle.

My work takes place in an intercultural team.

Core concept

A conversation table where people from different cultures exchange perspectives and influence one another.

Common phrases

  • équipe interculturelle

    intercultural team

  • relation interculturelle

    intercultural relationship

  • expérience interculturelle

    intercultural experience

Similar words

multiculturel: Involving multiple cultures living or existing together.
international: Involving people or activities across national borders.

Definition in French

Qui concerne les échanges, les interactions et la compréhension mutuelle entre des cultures différentes.

Word origin

French built interculturel from inter- and culturel, while culturel derives from culture, ultimately linked to Latin cultura, meaning cultivation.

Usage tips

  • Interculturel emphasizes interaction between cultures, while multiculturel often describes the coexistence of several cultures without implying the same exchange.

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