civilization

civilisation

Grande société possédant ses propres modes de vie, son gouvernement, ses arts et ses savoirs.

En anglais simple : A large society with its own ways of living, government, arts, and skills.

• They studied an ancient civilization.
• Several civilizations grew along this river.
• Writing changed the course of Roman civilization.

Synonymes : culture, society

Expressions courantes : ancient civilization, modern civilization

civilisation

La société humaine et ses services, comme les magasins, les routes et les moyens de communication.

En anglais simple : Human society and its services, such as shops, roads, and communication.

• We were far from civilization.
• After weeks in the mountains, she missed civilization.
• The village was our first sign of civilization.

Synonymes : society

Expressions courantes : return to civilization, escape civilization

civilisation

Processus qui enseigne ou développe des modes de vie jugés polis, organisés ou avancés.

En anglais simple : The process of teaching or developing ways of living considered polite, organized, or advanced.

• He saw education as a tool of civilization.
• The book describes the gradual civilization of society.
• Her theory of civilization places great importance on manners.

Synonymes : civilizing

Expressions courantes : civilization of society, process of civilization