Sujets (en. Subjects)

/sy.zɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A theme or issue being discussed.
Conversation topics are varied during dinners.
Les sujets de conversation sont variés lors des dîners.
A person under the authority of another.
In this country, subjects must respect the king.
Dans ce pays, les sujets doivent respecter le roi.
Individuals within the framework of a study or research.
The subjects of this study were adolescents.
Les sujets de cette étude étaient des adolescents.

Etymology

From the Latin 'subjectus', meaning 'one who is submissive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

current topics
Recent and relevant themes or issues in society.
sujets d'actualité
sensitive subject
A theme that can provoke strong emotional reactions.
sujet sensible
school subjects
Themes addressed in the context of education.
sujets scolaires

Related Words

subject
A theme, a question, or a person being discussed.
sujet
on subject
Regarding a specific theme.
sur sujet

Slang Meanings

A subject of mockery or joke.
He became the subject of all jokes after his blunder.
Il est devenu le sujet de toutes les plaisanteries après son faux pas.
A topic that particularly interests a group.
For them, talking about cars is a hot topic.
Pour eux, parler de voitures est un sujet brûlant.