French Conversation · Level 57
74 words
French word
occidentalisation
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔksidɑ̃talizasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounwesternization
Example
On voit l'occidentalisation dans les vêtements.
Westernization can be seen in clothing.
More examples
On voit l'occidentalisation dans les publicités de mode.
We see westernization in fashion advertisements.
Core concept
A local way of life gradually taking on Western forms in dress, food, buildings, and other practices.
Common phrases
l'occidentalisation des vêtements
westernization of clothing
l'occidentalisation de la cuisine
westernization of cuisine
Similar words
américanisation: The spread of American culture and lifestyles, making another place more American.
influence: The effect of another culture or event on people's ideas and way of life.
Definition in French
Processus par lequel une société, une culture ou des pratiques adoptent des caractéristiques associées aux pays occidentaux.
Word origin
The noun is formed from French occidental, from Latin occidentalis, with the process suffix -isation.
Usage tips
- Occidentalisation is a feminine noun, so its article is la, as in l'occidentalisation after a vowel.
Related words
- occidentaliserwesternizeverb
- occidentalwesternadjective