socialise

• Verbe décrivant l'action de communiquer ou d'interagir avec d'autres personnes dans un cadre social, ou le fait d'adapter quelque chose à la société.

A verb used to describe the act of interacting or mixing socially with others, or to make something suitable for society.

1. Interact with othersA2formal

   To take part in social activities and interact with other people in a friendly manner.

   socialiser

   • She enjoys socialising with her colleagues after work.
   • He finds it difficult to socialise at large parties.
   • They socialised with the neighbours at the community event.

   Synonymesassociateconsortfraternizeget togetherhobnobinteractminglemixnetwork

   Antonymesisolateostracizesecludeshunwithdraw

2. Train for social environmentB2formal

   To prepare or train someone to behave in a way that is acceptable in a social group.

   Socialiser (préparer à la vie en société)

   • The program helps socialise young children into the school environment.
   • New employees are socialised into the company culture during orientation.
   • Puppies need to be socialised with other dogs early on.

   Synonymesacculturateassimilatecivilizeeducateintegratetrain

   Antonymesalienateisolateostracizesegregate

3. Prepare for social lifeB2formal

   To adapt or prepare someone for participation in society.

   socialiser (préparer à la vie en société)

   • Schools play a key role in socialising children for adult life.
   • The family helps socialise individuals into community norms.
   • Education is not just about knowledge but also about socialising young people.

   Synonymesacculturateassimilatecivilizeeducateinductinitiateintegratetrain

   Antonymesalienateisolatemarginalizeostracizesegregate

4. Make conform to socialist ideasC1formal

   To organize or establish something according to the principles of socialism.

   socialiser (selon les principes socialistes)

   • The government attempted to socialise the means of production.
   • Some industries were socialised under the new economic policy.
   • The movement aimed to socialise healthcare and education.

   Synonymescollectivizecommunalize