/sɔ.sjal/

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Translation

social

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Word origin

From Latin socialis ('of companionship, allied'), from socius ('companion, ally'). The masculine plural is the irregular sociaux, like most adjectives in -al.

Origin
Latin
Root
socialis
English cognates
social, society, associate

Grammar

Femininesociale
Masc pluralsociaux
Fem pluralsociales

Examples

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She spends too much time on social media.

inégalités .

Social inequalities have been growing for ten years.

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The bank's head office has moved.

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He works as a social worker in a rough neighbourhood.

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He is a social animal, he hates being alone.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 12: social, bal, sorcière and 6 more words.