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    Préjugé (en. Prejudice)

    /pʁe.ʒy.ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A judgment made without full knowledge of the facts.
    His prejudice against that person was unfounded.
    Son préjugé sur cette personne était infondé.
    A negative opinion based on stereotypes.
    Racial prejudices are a major issue in society.
    Les préjugés raciaux sont un problème majeur dans la société.
    An attitude of rejection towards an idea or a group.
    She had to fight against the prejudice of her colleagues.
    Elle a dû lutter contre le préjugé de ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praeiudicatum', meaning 'prior judgment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have prejudices
    To let oneself be influenced by preconceived opinions.
    avoir des préjugés
    social prejudices
    Opinions based on stereotypes regarding social groups.
    préjugés sociaux
    to fight against prejudices
    To combat false ideas or stereotypes.
    combattre les préjugés

    Related Words

    prejudgment
    The action of judging before having all the information.
    préjugement
    bias
    The tendency to see things in a certain way, often influenced by preconceived ideas.
    biais
    stereotype
    A simplified and received idea about a group or a person.
    stéréotype

    Slang Meanings

    Often negative fixed opinion.
    Stop with your prejudices, it's clichéd.
    Arrête avec tes préjugés, ça fait cliché.
    Popular received idea.
    They're prejudices; everyone thinks that way.
    Ce sont des préjugés, tout le monde le pense comme ça.