Races (en. Races)

/ʁas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Category of human beings based on physical and cultural traits.

Human races have been classified based on various criteria.

Les races humaines ont été classées sur la base de critères variés.

Different varieties of plants or animals.

There are several dog breeds recognized by canine organizations.

Il existe plusieurs races de chiens reconnues par les organisations canines.

Rapid movements of a group of animals.

Horse races attract many spectators.

Les courses de chevaux attirent de nombreux spectateurs.

From the Latin origin 'ratio', the word has evolved to designate social categories.

live in harmony among races

To coexist peacefully among different ethnic groups.

vivre en harmonie entre les races

endangered races

Reference to groups threatened with extinction.

races en danger

mixing of races

Interaction or union between different ethnicities.

mélange des races

ethnicity

Characteristic related to belonging to a cultural or racial group.

ethnicité

discrimination

Unequal treatment based on race or ethnic origin.

discrimination

racism

Belief in the superiority of one race over another.

racisme

Informal expression used to denote ethnic groups in contexts of stereotypes.

You often hear people say they party with all races.

On entend souvent des gens dire qu'ils font la fête avec toutes les races.

Used to discuss cultural differences humorously.

They make fun of the different manners across races during the evening.

Ils se moquent des manières différentes dans les races pendant la soirée.