Communauté (en. Community)
/kɔ.my.n͡ʊ.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A group of people living together in one place or sharing common interests.
The local community mobilized to clean the park.
La communauté locale s'est mobilisée pour nettoyer le parc.
A human group having interactions and exchanges.
They are part of an online community dedicated to video games.
Ils font partie d'une communauté en ligne dédiée aux jeux vidéo.
A group that shares a culture or values.
The LGBTQ+ community organized an event for pride.
La communauté LGBTQ+ a organisé un événement pour la fierté.
Etymology
From the Latin 'communitas', which means 'sharing, community'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
community of interest
A group of people sharing a common interest.
communauté d'intérêt
community of property
Legal system where property is shared among partners.
communauté de biens
to live in community
Living together and sharing resources.
vivre en communauté
community network
System of relationships among members of a community.
réseau communautaire
Related Words
common
Refers to what is shared by all.
commun
communalism
Political and social system based on communal living.
communalisme
communal
Related to a municipality or group.
communal
Slang Meanings
A close-knit little community.
It's a real community in this neighborhood; everyone helps each other.
C'est une vraie commu' dans ce quartier, tout le monde s'entraide.
A group of close friends.
We have considered ourselves a big community for years.
On se considère comme une grande commu' depuis des années.