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civilised

/ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ /ˈsɪvɪlaɪzd/

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verb

Civiliser, éduquer

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

Examples :

"The boarding school aimed to civilise the unruly boys by teaching them etiquette and proper manners. "

L'internat visait à civiliser les garçons indisciplinés en leur enseignant l'étiquette et les bonnes manières.

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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 missionaries attempted to civilise the indigenous people by teaching them European customs and religion. "

Les missionnaires ont tenté de civiliser les peuples indigènes en leur enseignant les coutumes et la religion européennes.

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verb

Civiliser, cultiver

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

Examples :

"The missionaries aimed to civilise the remote island communities by teaching them Western customs and education. "

Les missionnaires visaient à civiliser les communautés insulaires isolées en leur enseignant les coutumes et l'éducation occidentales.

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adjective

Civilisé, cultivé

Having a highly developed society or culture.

Examples :

"The professor argued that ancient Rome was a highly civilised society, known for its advanced legal system, architecture, and literature. "

Le professeur a soutenu que la Rome antique était une société hautement civilisée, connue pour son système juridique avancé, son architecture et sa littérature.

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adjective

Civilisé, cultivé

Showing evidence of moral and intellectual advancement; humane, reasonable, ethical.

Examples :

"Instead of resorting to violence, they had a civilised discussion to resolve their disagreement. "

Au lieu de recourir à la violence, ils ont eu une discussion civilisée pour résoudre leur désaccord.

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adjective

Civilisé, cultivé

Marked by refinement in taste and manners.

Examples :

"During the formal dinner, everyone tried to maintain a civilised atmosphere with polite conversation and refined table manners. "

Pendant le dîner formel, tout le monde a essayé de maintenir une atmosphère civilisée avec des conversations polies et des manières raffinées à table.

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