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    Inculte (en. Uncultivated)

    /ɛ̃.kᵊlt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    It refers to a person lacking education or culture.
    His uncultivated background means he doesn't understand certain cultural references.
    Son inculture fait qu'il ne comprend pas certaines références culturelles.
    It refers to land that is not cultivated, left abandoned.
    This uncultivated field is overrun with weeds.
    Ce champ inculte est envahi par les mauvaises herbes.
    Relating to the absence of culture in a particular field.
    His musical ignorance is surprising for someone his age.
    Son inculture musicale est étonnante pour quelqu'un de son âge.

    Etymology

    The word 'uncultivated' comes from the Latin 'incultus', which means 'not cultivated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be uncultivated
    To be devoid of culture or knowledge.
    être inculte
    uncultivated lands
    Lands that are not cultivated.
    terres incultes
    manifest uncultivation
    Absence of culture that is easily noticeable.
    inculture manifeste

    Related Words

    culture
    The collection of knowledge, arts, and practices of a society.
    culture
    training
    The process of acquiring skills and knowledge.
    formation
    knowledge
    The totality of acquired knowledge.
    savoir

    Slang Meanings

    Foolish as a clumsy person
    He is so uncultivated, foolish as a clumsy person.
    Il est tellement inculte, bête comme ses pieds.
    Cult of the ignorant
    His way of speaking shows that he is part of the cult of the ignorant.
    Sa façon de parler montre qu'il est dans le culte des ignorants.