Civiles (en. Civilians)

/si.vil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to citizens, as opposed to military or religious.

Civil rights are guaranteed by the Constitution.

Les droits civils sont garantis par la Constitution.

Related to the social sphere and not to the army.

Civil matters include family law.

Les affaires civiles incluent le droit de la famille.

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

civil rights

The set of rights guaranteed to each citizen.

droits civils

civilian life

The lifestyle of a citizen outside military obligations.

vie civile

civil liability

The obligation to repair damages caused to others.

responsabilité civile

citizen

Individual who belongs to a political community.

citoyen

legal

Related to law and justice.

juridique

society

Group of individuals forming a community.

société

Referring to the average person or everyday life.

In jargon, 'civilians' often refer to normal people.

Dans le jargon, les 'civils' sont souvent les gens normaux.