French Conversation · Level 54
73 words
French word
machisme
Pronunciation
IPA/matʃizm/
Meaning
- masculine nounmale chauvinism
Example
Le machisme est encore présent dans notre société.
Male chauvinism is still present in our society.
More examples
Beaucoup de femmes refusent le machisme au travail.
Many women reject male chauvinism in the workplace.
Core concept
A social framework where male authority sets the rules and women's voices carry less weight.
Common phrases
combattre le machisme
combat male chauvinism
refuser le machisme
reject male chauvinism
manifestation du machisme
manifestation of male chauvinism
Similar words
sexisme: Prejudice or unfair treatment based on a person's sex or gender.
discrimination: Treating people unfairly because of sex, race, or another characteristic.
misogynie: Deep hostility or disdain directed toward women.
patriarcat: A social structure where men hold primary authority in society and the home.
Definition in French
Comportements et normes sociales qui maintiennent la domination masculine et minimisent ou marginalisent les femmes.
Word origin
French borrowed machisme from Spanish machismo, formed from macho with the suffix -ismo, and uses it for male-dominant social attitudes and norms.
Usage tips
- Machisme is a masculine noun in French, so standard usage is le machisme, even when it describes a broad social pattern.