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civilize

/ˈsɪvəˌlaɪz/ /ˈsɪvɪˌlaɪz/

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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 civilize the children from remote villages by teaching them etiquette and modern customs. "

L'internat visait à civiliser les enfants des villages reculés en leur enseignant l'étiquette et les coutumes modernes.

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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 new school's strict rules aimed to civilize the students, hoping to instill better manners and respect. "

Les règles strictes de la nouvelle école visaient à civiliser les élèves, espérant inculquer de meilleures manières et du respect.

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verb

Civiliser, cultiver

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

Examples :

"The school system helped to civilize the young children, teaching them manners and respect. "

Le système scolaire a contribué à civiliser les jeunes enfants, en leur enseignant les bonnes manières et le respect.

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