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sɔsjete

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Translation

society; company

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Word origin

From Latin societatem, the accusative of societas ('fellowship, association'), from socius ('companion'). The same root gives society, social and associate.

Origin
Latin
Root
societas
English cognates
society, social, associate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsociétés

Examples

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French society is changing very quickly.

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He runs a software company.

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We live in a society where money matters a lot.

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Our society is changing very fast with the new machines.

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He has been working for a large insurance company for ten years.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 2: société, épouser, danser and 7 more words.