history

• Nom désignant l'étude des événements passés, en particulier ceux concernant les affaires humaines, ou l'ensemble de ces événements passés.

A noun referring to the study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or the aggregate of past events.

indénombrable

1. A2formal

   The study of past events, particularly in human affairs; the record of past events.

   Histoire (passé des sociétés humaines)

   • History class covers events from ancient times.
   • She is studying the history of World War II.
   • History helps us learn from past mistakes.

   Synonymesaccountannalsbackgroundchroniclenarrativepastrecordstory

2. Past recordB1formal

   The series of events that happened before the present time, especially in a particular area.

   Histoire (passé)

   • The company has a long history of innovation.
   • He has a history of heart problems.
   • The building's history dates back to the 18th century.

   Synonymesannalsbackgroundchroniclepastrecordstory

3. Past events in personal contextB2informal

   Someone's past experiences or background.

   Passé personnel

   • What's the history behind your decision to move?
   • She doesn't know my history with that company.
   • Let's not repeat the history of our previous failures.

   Synonymesbackgroundbiographylife storypastrecordtrack record