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    Préjugés (en. Prejudices)

    /pʁe.ʒy.ɡe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Preconceived ideas or beliefs, often based on stereotypes.
    Racial prejudices can harm relationships between communities.
    Les préjugés raciaux peuvent nuire aux relations entre les communautés.
    A hasty judgment one makes about someone or something.
    It is important not to let prejudices influence our decisions.
    Il est important de ne pas laisser les préjugés influencer nos décisions.
    Negative attitudes based on excessive generalizations.
    Gender prejudices are still very present in our society.
    Les préjugés de genre sont encore très présents dans notre société.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praeiudicium', meaning 'preliminary judgment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To have prejudices
    To make judgments based on preconceived ideas.
    avoir des préjugés
    Social prejudices
    Incorrect beliefs about social groups.
    préjugés sociaux
    To fight against prejudices
    To actively work to change misconceptions.
    lutter contre les préjugés

    Related Words

    Stereotype
    Preconceived idea or standardized image of a group.
    stéréotype
    Discrimination
    Unjust treatment of an individual based on prejudices.
    discrimination
    Intolerance
    Refusal to accept different opinions or behaviors.
    intolérance

    Slang Meanings

    A limiting way of thinking based on biased beliefs.
    His attitude shows prejudices towards foreigners.
    Son attitude montre des préjugés envers les étrangers.
    Negative opinions often without basis.
    He has prejudices against artists.
    Il a des préjugés à l'égard des artistes.