Institution (en. Institution)

/ɛ̃.sti.tu.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Establishment recognized for its role in society.

The university institution plays a key role in education.

L'institution universitaire joue un rôle clé dans l'éducation.

System or set of rules that govern a society.

Political institutions are essential for the functioning of a country.

Les institutions politiques sont essentielles pour le fonctionnement d'un pays.

Service or structure that provides help or support.

Charitable institutions help people in need.

Les institutions de bienfaisance aident les personnes dans le besoin.

From Latin 'institutio', meaning 'establishment' or 'preparation'.

family institution

Reference to the educational and social role of the family in society.

institution de la famille

institutional change

Transformation in the structure or functioning of an institution.

changement institutionnel

banking institution

Establishment that manages financial services.

institution bancaire

institutionalization

Process by which something becomes established as an institution.

institutionnalisation

institutional

Related to institutions or their organization.

institutionnelle

Refers to an organization that operates in a rigid manner.

This school has become a real institution, with its outdated rules.

Cette école est devenue une véritable institution, avec ses règles dépassées.

Used to describe something very formal.

This restaurant has an institutional atmosphere, almost too serious.

Ce restaurant a une ambiance institutionnelle, presque trop sérieuse.