French word

socialisme

Pronunciation

IPA/sosjalizm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsocialism

Example

Le socialisme cherche l'égalité.

Socialism seeks equality.

Illustration for socialisme (socialism)

More examples

On parle souvent du socialisme et du capitalisme.

People often talk about socialism and capitalism.

Core concept

A society that treats economic resources as a shared responsibility and seeks narrower gaps in living conditions.

Common phrases

  • parler du socialisme

    talk about socialism

  • soutenir le socialisme

    support socialism

  • l'histoire du socialisme

    the history of socialism

Similar words

communisme: An ideology seeking collective ownership of production and a classless society.
social-démocratie: A political stance combining a market economy with welfare and redistribution.
collectivisme: An ideology that prioritizes communal control and shared resources over individual interests.
marxisme: A theory that analyzes capitalism through class struggle and advocates social change.

Definition in French

Courant politique qui prône la coopération économique et l'égalité des conditions, souvent par la propriété collective ou des politiques redistributives

Word origin

French socialisme is formed from social, meaning social, and the suffix -isme, and became established for political movements during the nineteenth century.

Usage tips

  • Socialisme is masculine, so the usual form is le socialisme, and its use normally signals a political or ideological discussion rather than a casual description.

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