Category: SocietyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

solidarité

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English meaning: Solidarity / Social cohesion

French Definition

(Français)

Le principe de soutien mutuel et de cohésion sociale au sein d'une communauté.

English Definition

The principle of mutual support and social cohesion within a community. Solidarité is a cornerstone of the French Republican model — the social security system (sécu), progressive taxation, universal healthcare, and public services all embody this principle. The concept contrasts with Anglo-American individualism and reflects French social democratic values.

Example

La solidarité nationale est au cœur du modèle social français.

In English: National solidarity is at the heart of the French social model.

Synonyms

  • cohésion sociale
  • fraternité

Antonyms / Opposites

  • individualisme
  • égoïsme

Literary Heritage

On ne naît pas femme, on le devient.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

Simone de Beauvoir · Philosopher and novelist · 20th century

Le Deuxième Sexe

de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (Le Deuxième Sexe, 1949), Vol. 2, Part 4, Introduction

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