French word

socialisation

Pronunciation

IPA/sosjalizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsocialization

Example

La socialisation aide les enfants à apprendre les règles de la vie en société.

Socialization helps children learn the rules for living in society.

Illustration for socialisation (socialization)

More examples

La socialisation en ligne permet de rencontrer des personnes partageant les mêmes centres d'intérêt.

Online socialization makes it possible to meet people who share the same interests.

Core concept

A person gradually learning shared social rules while forming relationships from childhood through adult life.

Common phrases

  • la socialisation familiale

    socialization within the family

  • la socialisation en ligne

    socialization online

Similar words

communication: The exchange of information and feelings between people.
éducation: The teaching of knowledge, manners, and other skills at home or school.
adaptation: The process of changing behavior or thinking to suit new conditions.
intégration: The process of joining a group or society and becoming an accepted member.

Definition in French

Désigne le processus par lequel une personne, dès l'enfance et tout au long de la vie, apprend les codes sociaux et construit des liens avec les autres.

Word origin

French formed socialisation from socialiser with the suffix -ation, while socialiser ultimately relates to Latin socius, meaning companion or ally.

Usage tips

  • Socialisation is feminine, so standard usage has la socialisation and often la socialisation des enfants.

Opposites

Related words

  • socialisersocializeverb
  • socialsocialadjective

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