🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Compétence culturelle

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.pe.tɑ̃s kyʁ.tɛʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Competence/ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La compétence culturelle est cruciale dans un monde globalisé."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.

    "Developing cultural competence is essential for professionals working in multicultural environments."
  2. 2

    A set of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to navigate and respect cultural differences.

    "Cultural competence training helps employees appreciate diversity in the workplace."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural competence' emerged in the late 20th century, combining 'cultural,' derived from the Latin 'cultura,' meaning 'to cultivate,' and 'competence,' from the Latin 'competentia,' meaning 'suitability' or 'fitness.' Over time, it evolved to signify the ability to effectively interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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