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civilise in French

civilise in French is civiliser — civilise means to teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.

civilise in French

civiliser
verb
To educate or enlighten a person or people to a perceived higher standard of behaviour.

What does "civilise" mean?

  1. verb To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
  2. verb To force the customs of one society onto another group or person, often claiming this makes them more advanced.
  3. verb To move a people on from a wild, uncivilised state to a more cultured one.
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What is "civilise" in French?
"civilise" in French is civiliser. civilise means: To teach people to behave in a way seen as more advanced or refined.
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