French Conversation · Level 32
90 words
French word
racisme
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁasizm/
Meaning
- masculine nounracism
Example
Le racisme est inacceptable.
Racism is unacceptable.
More examples
Il faut lutter contre le racisme.
We must fight against racism.
Core concept
A judgment that turns perceived racial difference into exclusion, unequal treatment, or claims of inferiority.
Common phrases
lutter contre le racisme
fight against racism
être victime de racisme
be a victim of racism
le racisme
racism
Similar words
préjugé: A negative belief about someone or a group without sufficient reason.
stéréotype: A fixed and overly simple idea about a particular group.
discrimination: Unfairly treating people differently because of their origin, sex, or another characteristic.
Definition in French
Attitude ou pratique qui discrimine des personnes en fonction de leur appartenance raciale, les considérant inférieures ou indésirables.
Word origin
The noun racisme is derived in French from race with -isme, a suffix used for systems of thought and social practices.
Usage tips
- French raciste works for both genders, as in un homme raciste and une femme raciste.