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    Race (en. Breed)

    /ʁas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The term for a group of people sharing similar physiological characteristics.
    The human race is very diverse.
    La race humaine est très diversifiée.
    A genetic or ethnological category.
    There are several breeds of dogs.
    Il existe plusieurs races de chiens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ratio' meaning 'calculation' or 'reason', related to distinctions between groups.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    race against time
    Competition where the goal is to complete a task quickly.
    race contre la montre
    race course
    Competition between two or more participants.
    course de race
    to come from the same race
    To share common characteristics.
    venir de la même race

    Related Words

    racism
    Ideology that defines distinctions between races.
    racisme
    racer
    A person who participates in races, often in a sports context.
    raceur

    Slang Meanings

    To have good speed or performance in an informal context.
    He really raced during the run.
    Il a vraiment fait une race pendant la course.
    A reference to family origins, often in a humorous way.
    Look at him, he seems like he has real pedigree!
    Regarde-le, on dirait qu'il a une vraie race!