society

• Nom désignant un groupe de personnes vivant ensemble dans une communauté organisée, ou la structure d'une telle communauté ; peut aussi renvoyer à l'ensemble des relations et institutions humaines partagées.

A noun referring to a group of people living together in an organized community, or the structure of such a community.

1. Human communityA2formal

   A group of people living together in an organized community.

   société humaine

   • Modern society faces many challenges.
   • Education is important for society.
   • He studies the history of society.

   Synonymesassociationcivilizationcommunitypeoplepublic

2. Social classB2formal

   The wealthy or upper class people in a community.

   haute société

   • She was born into high society.
   • They attend events popular in polite society.
   • He doesn't fit into this society.

   Synonymesbeau mondeelitegentryhigh societyjet setnobilitysmart setupper class

3. Organization or clubB1formal

   A formal group of people sharing common interests or purposes.

   société (organisation/club)

   • She joined the photography society.
   • The society holds monthly meetings.
   • He is a member of the chess society.

   Synonymesassociationbodycircleclubfellowshipguildinstituteleagueorganizationunion