🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Culture

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kyltyr

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Culture/ˈkʌl.tʃər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #300 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La culture est essentielle à l'identité d'un peuple."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The social behavior and norms found in human societies.

    "The festival showcased the rich culture of the indigenous people."
  2. 2

    The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

    "She has a deep appreciation for classical music and literature as part of her cultural interests."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'culture' originates from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'tending', which evolved in the 15th century to encompass the cultivation of the mind and manners. Over time, it has come to represent the social behavior, norms, and practices of a particular group or society.

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