civilise background

civilise

/ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

Illustration civilise - Image 1

verb

Civiliser, éduquer

To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

Examples :

"The school hoped to civilise the students by teaching them good manners and respect for others. "

L'école espérait civiliser les élèves en leur enseignant les bonnes manières et le respect des autres.

culture society education history moral

Illustration civilise - Image 1

verb

Civiliser

To introduce or impose the standards of one civilisation upon another civilization, group or person, arguably with the intent of achieving a perceived higher standard of behavior.

Examples :

"The colonial powers attempted to civilise the indigenous populations by forcing them to adopt European languages, customs, and religions. "

Les puissances coloniales ont tenté de civiliser les populations indigènes en les forçant à adopter les langues, les coutumes et les religions européennes.

culture history society politics world value attitude

Illustration civilise - Image 1

Illustration civilise - Image 2

verb

Civiliser, éduquer

To bring from a state of savagery to an educated or refined state.

Examples :

"The boarding school aimed to civilise the unruly children by teaching them etiquette and academic subjects. "

L'internat visait à civiliser les enfants indisciplinés en leur enseignant l'étiquette et les matières scolaires.

culture society education history