culture

• Nom désignant les idées, les coutumes et le comportement social d'un peuple ou d'une société, ainsi que les arts et les réalisations intellectuelles d'un groupe.

A noun referring to the ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society, or the arts and intellectual achievements of a group.

1. Customs and traditionsA2formal

   The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group.

   Culture (coutumes et traditions)

   • Japanese culture is known for its tea ceremonies and festivals.
   • She studied the culture of ancient Greece.
   • The company promotes a culture of innovation and teamwork.

   Synonymescivilizationheritageway of life

2. Arts and intellectual activityB1formal

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

   Culture (arts et activité intellectuelle)

   • The city is a center of culture and music.
   • He has a deep appreciation for Western culture.
   • The museum showcases the culture of the Renaissance period.

3. Biological growthB2formalscientific

   The cultivation of bacteria, tissue cells, or other living matter in a controlled environment.

   Culture (biologique)

   • The lab prepared a culture of bacteria for the experiment.
   • Tissue culture is used in medical research.
   • The scientist observed the growth of the culture under a microscope.

   Synonymesbreedingcultivationgrowthpropagation

• Verbe désignant le processus de faire croître ou de cultiver un matériel biologique tel que des cellules, des bactéries ou des tissus dans des conditions contrôlées; il peut aussi signifier élever ou développer des organismes vivants.

A verb used to indicate the act of growing or cultivating biological material, such as cells, bacteria, or tissues, under controlled conditions.

1. Grow microorganismsC1formalscientific

   To grow bacteria, cells, or other microorganisms in a controlled environment for study or production.

   Cultiver des micro-organismes

   • Scientists culture bacteria in petri dishes to study their growth.
   • They culture viruses in the laboratory for vaccine development.
   • The lab technician cultured the cells for several days.

   Synonymesbreedcultivategrowincubatepropagate