French Conversation · Level 18
89 words
French word
social
Pronunciation
IPA/sosjal/
Meaning
- adjectivesocial
Example
Les problèmes sociaux touchent beaucoup de personnes.
Social problems affect many people.
More examples
Sa vie sociale s'est enrichie depuis son arrivée en ville.
His social life has become richer since he arrived in town.
Core concept
The web of relationships and shared life that holds a group or society together.
Common phrases
vie sociale
social life
réseau social
social network
problème social
social problem
Similar words
sociable: Friendly and inclined to interact easily with other people.
sociétal: Related to society-wide systems or long-term social problems.
collectif: Done jointly by several people or groups, or concerning a group as a whole.
public: Intended for or available to the general public.
Definition in French
Qui concerne les relations entre les personnes et la vie collective au sein d'un groupe ou d'une société.
Word origin
French social comes from Latin socialis, meaning allied or connected, which derives from socius, meaning companion or ally.
Usage tips
- In French, social usually describes society, groups, or collective issues, while sociable is the usual adjective for a person who enjoys company.
Opposites
- antisocialantisocialadjective
- individuelindividualadjective
Related words
- socialisersocializeverb
- socialisationsocializationnoun
- sociablesociableadjective