civilised

poli, civilisé

Qui se montre poli, calme et respectueux envers les autres.

En anglais simple : Polite, calm, and respectful of other people.

• Let’s have a civilised conversation.
• Their disagreement remained civilised throughout the meeting.
• We enjoyed a civilised lunch without anyone rushing us.

Synonymes : polite, well-mannered, refined

Contraires : rude, uncivilised

Expressions courantes : civilised conversation, civilised behaviour, civilised discussion

civilisé

Qui possède une société développée, avec des institutions organisées, des connaissances et une culture.

En anglais simple : Having a developed society with organised institutions, knowledge, and culture.

• They described Rome as a civilised society.
• Writing played an important role in many civilised cultures.
• The exhibition explores daily life in the ancient civilised world.

Synonymes : developed, advanced

Expressions courantes : civilised society, civilised world, civilised culture

civilisé, cultivé

Qui possède des idées et des connaissances développées, ou un sens solide du bien et du mal.

En anglais simple : Having developed ideas, knowledge, or a strong sense of right and wrong.

• A civilised person should oppose cruelty.
• Her civilised mind valued reason above superstition.
• Their treatment of strangers reflected deeply civilised values.

Synonymes : enlightened, cultured, humane

Expressions courantes : civilised person, civilised mind, civilised values