French Conversation · Level 12
90 words
French word
marginaliser
Pronunciation
IPA/maʁʒinalize/
Meaning
- verbmarginalize
Example
Ne marginalisez pas les autres.
Do not marginalize others.
More examples
Les médias peuvent marginaliser certaines populations.
The media can marginalize certain populations.
Core concept
A voice moved from the center to the margin, where it is harder to be heard or affect decisions.
Common phrases
marginaliser quelqu'un
marginalize someone
marginaliser un groupe
marginalize a group
se marginaliser
marginalize oneself
Similar words
exclure: Prevent someone from taking part or becoming involved, shutting them out.
isoler: Separate someone from others and leave them socially isolated.
ignorer: Pay no attention to someone or fail to respond to their presence or words.
mettre à l'écart: Place someone apart from others, reducing their involvement.
Definition in French
Mettre une personne ou un groupe à la périphérie d'un espace social ou d'une conversation, de sorte qu'elle ait moins d'influence ou de présence.
Word origin
The verb was formed from the French adjective marginal by adding -iser, a suffix that commonly creates verbs meaning "make or render marginal."
Usage tips
- Marginaliser often implies unfair exclusion or loss of influence, so it is stronger than simply ignorer.