French word

socio-économique

Pronunciation

IPA/sosjoekonomik/

Meaning

  • adjectivesocioeconomic

Example

Les inégalités socio-économiques affectent l'accès à l'éducation.

Socioeconomic inequalities affect access to education.

Illustration for socio-économique (socioeconomic)

More examples

Le niveau socio-économique de la famille influence les choix d'études.

The family's socioeconomic level influences their educational choices.

Core concept

A two-sided lens showing how social position and economic resources shape everyday opportunities.

Common phrases

  • le niveau socio-économique

    the socioeconomic level

  • des problèmes socio-économiques

    socioeconomic problems

  • les facteurs socio-économiques

    socioeconomic factors

Similar words

social: Relating to social institutions, relationships among people, or public welfare.
économique: Relating to household finances, markets, employment, or other economic activity.

Definition in French

Qui se rapporte aux conditions sociales et aux facteurs économiques qui influencent la vie des individus, comme le revenu, l'emploi et l'accès aux services.

Word origin

French socio-économique combines socio-, from Latin socius, with économique, related through French économie to Latin oeconomia and Greek oikonomia.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, socio-économique agrees in number: socio-économique is singular and socio-économiques is plural, while the form is unchanged for gender.

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