Institutions (en. Institutions)

[ɛ̃.sti.ty.sjɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Organization established to serve a social, cultural, educational, or political purpose.

Educational institutions play a crucial role in the training of young people.

Les institutions éducatives jouent un rôle crucial dans la formation des jeunes.

Set of rules and norms that govern the functioning of a society.

Political institutions are essential for maintaining democracy.

Les institutions politiques sont essentielles pour maintenir la démocratie.

Public or private establishment with a specific function.

He worked for years in research institutions.

Il a travaillé pendant des années dans des institutions de recherche.

From the Latin 'institutio', which means 'establishment' or 'foundation'.

to be part of institutions

To be integrated into an official or normative framework.

faire partie des institutions

public institutions

Organizations funded by the state or falling under the public sphere.

institutions publiques

reform the institutions

To modify the structure or function of established organizations.

réformer les institutions

organization

Structured entity aimed at a common goal.

organisation

foundation

Non-profit organization created to support a cause.

fondation

agency

Executive or administrative organization.

agence

Established structures that may be perceived as rigid or inflexible.

In our society, institutions are often criticized for their slowness.

Dans notre société, les institutions sont souvent critiquées pour leur lenteur.

A pejorative term to refer to organizations deemed ineffective.

Institutions are always the same circus with no results.

Les institutions, c'est toujours le même cirque sans résultats.