changement social
The English phrase "social change" is translated into French as changement social.
Changement social is used to describe a shift in the structure or norms of society.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun changement (change) and the adjective social (social).
Which one should you use?
While changement social refers to shifts in societal norms or structures, the phrase changement de société is often used to describe a more profound or systemic transformation of a civilization or a way of life.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the plural form, changements sociaux is used, where both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix. If the noun is feminine, such as évolution, the adjective changes to sociale.
Did you know?
- In French, the word social is much more frequently used to refer to 'welfare' or 'state benefits' than 'social' is in English, which can lead to confusion in professional contexts.
- French has a specific word, sociétal, which is often used instead of social to distinguish between 'class-based' issues and 'society-wide' changes.
- The adjective social shares a root with the word 'society', but its Latin ancestor socius originally meant a 'companion' or 'ally' rather than a large group of people.
Examples in context
- On a un besoin urgent de changement social.There is an urgent need for social change.This sentence shows an example of an urgent need for changement social.Tatoeba #1371692 by sacredceltic, translation #903708 by CK
- Une fois que le changement social commence, on ne peut pas revenir en arrière. On ne peut pas désapprendre à lire à une personne. On ne peut pas humilier une personne qui se sent fière. On ne peut pas opprimer les gens qui n'ont plus peur.Once social change begins it can not be reversed. You can not un-educate the person who has learned to read. You can not humiliate the person who feels pride. You can not oppress the people who are not afraid anymore.This sentence illustrates the idea that once changement social begins, it cannot be reversed.Tatoeba #1511998 by sacredceltic, translation #1508652 by Dejo
- Les manifestations ont entraîné un changement social important.The protests have brought about significant social change.
- Les nouvelles technologies ont entraîné un changement dans la société.New technologies have brought about social change.
- Le changement social prend souvent beaucoup de temps.Social change often takes a lot of time.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing a university lecture.
- GabrielTu as aimé le cours sur le changement social ?Did you like the lecture on social change?
- LéaOui, c'était passionnant et très instructif.Yes, it was fascinating and very informative.
- GabrielJe pense que c'est essentiel pour notre avenir.I think it is essential for our future.
- LéaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Gabriel.I agree with you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries changement, social, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
