Sociales (en. Social)

/sosjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning society or social relations.
Social studies examine the behaviors of groups.
Les études sociales examinent les comportements des groupes.
Related to the collective aspects of a community.
Social events strengthen the bonds between residents.
Les événements sociales renforcent les liens entre les habitants.
Having an impact on group life and human interactions.
Social policies aim to improve the well-being of the population.
Les politiques sociales visent à améliorer le bien-être de la population.

Etymology

From Latin 'socialis', meaning 'which concerns allies, which has relationships with others'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social problems
Issues that affect society as a whole.
problèmes sociaux
social life
The set of interactions between individuals in a community.
vie sociale
social services
Services offered to help people in difficulty.
services sociaux

Related Words

society
A group of individuals living in a community and sharing norms.
société
sociological
Related to the study of societies and social behaviors.
sociologique
socialization
The process by which individuals learn and integrate social norms.
socialisation

Slang Meanings

A term designating social events, particularly festive ones.
We're going to a social party after work tonight.
On va à une soirée sociales après le travail ce soir.
An informal way of talking about group interactions.
I love social gatherings, that's where I meet my friends.
J'adore les sociales, c'est là que je rencontre mes amis.