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    Civil (en. Civil)

    /sivil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Concerning the lives of citizens, outside the military domain.
    Civil law governs the relationships between individuals.
    Le droit civil régit les relations entre les particuliers.
    Characterized by politeness and respect towards others.
    It is important to adopt civil behavior in discussions.
    Il est important d'adopter un comportement civil dans les discussions.
    Of a non-religious nature.
    The ceremony was civil and not religious.
    La cérémonie était civile et non religieuse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'civilis', which means 'pertaining to citizens'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    civil law
    Set of legal rules that govern the relationships between individuals.
    droit civil
    civil service
    Service activity performed by a citizen for their community.
    service civil
    civil status
    Register of civil status records, such as births and marriages.
    état civil

    Related Words

    civilization
    State of advancement of a society concerning culture, arts, and technology.
    civilisation
    citizen
    Person recognized as a member of a state, with rights and duties.
    citoyen

    Slang Meanings

    To be civil
    Children should learn to be more civil towards each other.
    Les enfants devraient apprendre à être plus civils les uns envers les autres.
    Civilized behavior
    Civilized behavior should be taught from a young age.
    Il faut apprendre le comportement civilisé dès le plus jeune âge.