French word

socialement

Pronunciation

IPA/sosjaləmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbsocially

Example

Les entreprises doivent être socialement responsables.

Companies must be socially responsible.

Illustration for socialement (socially)

More examples

Les personnes âgées peuvent se sentir socialement isolées.

Older people can feel socially isolated.

Core concept

A marker of the human relationships and social position surrounding a person or institution.

Common phrases

  • socialement isolé

    socially isolated

  • socialement marginalisé

    socially marginalized

Similar words

culturellement: With regard to cultural practices, customs, and values.
collectivement: With all members of a group acting together.
politiquement: With regard to political affairs, government, or policy.
économiquement: From a financial or economic perspective.

Definition in French

D'une manière relative aux relations entre personnes ou à la position d'une personne dans la société.

Word origin

French formed socialement by adding the regular adverb suffix -ement to social, an adjective descended from Latin socialis, related to socius.

Usage tips

  • For a person who enjoys meeting others, French uses sociable or être sociable rather than socialement.

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