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civilised

UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

Translations

civilisedadjective
more civilised
Comp.
most civilised
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
civiliséAu sens de « développé sur le plan social, culturel ou moral » ; s’emploie aussi pour des comportements ou des relations respectant des règles de civilité.
The civilised society had advanced infrastructure and a strong educational system.
La société civilisée disposait d’une infrastructure avancée et d’un système éducatif solide.
civiliséeAu sens de « développée, policée » ; accord au féminin.
The civilised community valued education and public order.
La communauté civilisée valorisait l’éducation et l’ordre public.
poliAu sens de « courtois, bien élevé ».
Despite the heated debate, the discussion remained civilised and respectful.
Malgré le débat animé, la discussion est restée polie et respectueuse.
Additional translations
courtoisRegistre neutre à soutenu ; convient bien pour des échanges ou un comportement corrects.
Synonyms
cultured
refined
sophisticated
polite
well-mannered
civil
urbane
educated
Antonyms
uncivilised
barbaric
savage
civilisedpast participle
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "civilise".
civiliséParticipe passé employé adjectivement : « amené à un stade de développement avancé ».
The explorers believed they had civilised the remote island community.
Les explorateurs pensaient avoir civilisé la communauté isolée de l’île.
civiliséeParticipe passé employé adjectivement ; accord au féminin.
The explorers believed the remote island community had become civilised.
Les explorateurs pensaient que la communauté isolée de l’île était devenue civilisée.
Synonyms
civilized
cultured
refined
polished
urbane
sophisticated
genteel
cultivated
courteous
well-mannered
polite
enlightened
civil
orderly
socialised
civiliseverb

civilised

Past Simple

civilised
Past Simple
civilised
Past Participle
civilising
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪz/
US
/ˈsɪv.ə.laɪz/
civiliserSe dit d’un peuple, d’une société ou, par extension, d’un comportement que l’on juge plus « avancé » ou plus raffiné.
Efforts were made to civilise the remote tribes by introducing modern education and healthcare.
Des efforts ont été faits pour civiliser les tribus reculées en introduisant l’éducation moderne et les soins de santé.
Additional translations
éduquerPour le sens de « former aux bonnes manières » ou « rendre plus poli ».
Synonyms
cultivate
refine
educate
enlighten
humanize
improve
polish
advance
Antonyms
barbarize
uncivilize

Definitions

civilisedadjective
Having a high state of culture and development both social and technological.
The civilised society had advanced infrastructure and a strong educational system.
Marked by well-organized laws and rules about how people behave with each other.
In a civilised community, disputes are resolved through dialogue and legal processes.
Polite and well-mannered.
Despite the heated debate, the discussion remained civilised and respectful.
civilisedpast participle
Brought to or characterized by an advanced stage of social, cultural, or moral development.
The explorers believed they had civilised the remote island community.
civiliseverb
To bring (a place or people) to a stage of social, cultural, and moral development considered to be more advanced.
Efforts were made to civilise the remote tribes by introducing modern education and healthcare.
To educate or refine (a person or their behavior) to be more polite and well-mannered.
The boarding school aimed to civilise the students by teaching them proper etiquette and social norms.
To become civilised; to advance in social or cultural development.
Many anthropologists study how early humans began to civilise as they formed stable settlements.
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