B2 Collocation رسمی 3 دقیقه مطالعه

le convenable collectivité

a convenable collectivité

به‌طور تحت‌اللفظی: the suitable collectivity

Use it to describe finding a respectable, perfectly suited community or professional group.

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • A community that is socially appropriate and well-suited.
  • Used for formal social, professional, or residential contexts.
  • Emphasizes respectability and belonging over mere convenience.

معنی

It refers to a community or social group that is appropriate, respectable, and well-suited to a person's needs or social standing. It’s about finding a 'proper' fit within a larger collective.

مثال‌های کلیدی

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Discussing a new neighborhood

Nous avons enfin trouvé une collectivité convenable pour élever nos enfants.

We finally found a suitable community to raise our children.

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2

Choosing a professional guild

Il est important de rejoindre la collectivité convenable pour progresser dans ce métier.

It is important to join the appropriate collective to progress in this trade.

💼
3

Texting a friend about a new club

Le club d'échecs ? C'est une collectivité très convenable, tu devrais venir !

The chess club? It's a very proper community, you should come!

🤝
🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

The term 'collectivité' in France often refers to administrative bodies like 'collectivités territoriales' (local authorities). However, in a social sense, it reflects the French Republican ideal where the community provides a framework for individual identity. 'Convenable' carries a weight of 19th-century bourgeois respectability that still lingers in formal French discourse today.

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The 'Convenient' Trap

Never use 'convenable' to mean 'convenient' (like a nearby store). Use 'pratique' or 'commode' for that. 'Convenable' is all about being proper and fitting.

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The Administrative Edge

In France, 'la collectivité' often refers to the government. If you say 'la collectivité' alone, people might think you're talking about the mayor's office!

در ۱۵ ثانیه

  • A community that is socially appropriate and well-suited.
  • Used for formal social, professional, or residential contexts.
  • Emphasizes respectability and belonging over mere convenience.

What It Means

Finding your place in the world isn't just about you. It's about the group around you. La collectivité convenable refers to a community that is 'just right.' It’s not too radical, not too boring, but perfectly suited to your lifestyle. It implies a sense of social harmony and appropriateness. You aren't just a member; you actually belong there. It’s the 'Goldilocks' of social circles—everything is exactly as it should be.

How To Use It

You’ll mostly hear this in discussions about living situations or social circles. It’s a bit more elevated than saying 'a good group.' Think of it as describing a 'proper' community. You might use it when discussing where to buy a house. Or perhaps when choosing a professional organization to join. It sounds polished and thoughtful. Just remember to match your adjectives! While the prompt uses le convenable, remember that collectivité is feminine, so you'll usually say la collectivité convenable in practice.

When To Use It

Use it when you want to sound serious about social fit. It’s great for town hall meetings or formal interviews. If you’re discussing urban development or social sociology, this is your go-to phrase. It also works when you're being a bit picky about your social environment. It shows you value the quality of the people around you. It’s perfect for those 'adulting' moments where you care about neighborhood vibes.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this at a loud bar with your best friends. They’ll think you’ve swallowed a sociology textbook! Avoid it when talking about very small, informal groups. Your weekly poker night isn't really a collectivité convenable. It’s just a bunch of friends. Also, don't confuse convenable with the English 'convenient.' It means suitable or proper, not necessarily easy or nearby. Using it for a quick trip to the store would be very confusing!

Cultural Background

In France, the concept of the collectivité is a big deal. It’s the backbone of the Republic and local life. The French often prioritize the group's well-being alongside individual rights. Finding a 'convenable' community means finding social stability and respectability. It’s a concept rooted in the idea of the 'juste milieu' or the happy medium. It reflects a deep-seated cultural desire for order, social grace, and belonging to something respectable.

Common Variations

You might hear une collectivité locale when people talk about local government. Another common one is le milieu convenable for a proper social environment. If you want to be more modern, try le groupe idéal. For something more old-school, la bonne société works well if you're talking about high society. Each one shifts the focus slightly, but the core idea of 'fitting in' remains the same.

نکات کاربردی

This phrase sits in the B2/C1 level because of its formal tone and specific nuance. Be careful with the gender of 'collectivité' (feminine) and avoid the 'false friend' trap with the English word 'convenient'.

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The 'Convenient' Trap

Never use 'convenable' to mean 'convenient' (like a nearby store). Use 'pratique' or 'commode' for that. 'Convenable' is all about being proper and fitting.

💬

The Administrative Edge

In France, 'la collectivité' often refers to the government. If you say 'la collectivité' alone, people might think you're talking about the mayor's office!

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Gender Agreement

Even though 'convenable' looks the same in masculine and feminine, 'collectivité' is always feminine. Always use 'la' or 'une' with it.

مثال‌ها

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#1 Discussing a new neighborhood
💼

Nous avons enfin trouvé une collectivité convenable pour élever nos enfants.

We finally found a suitable community to raise our children.

Here, it implies the neighborhood is safe, respectable, and fits their values.

#2 Choosing a professional guild
💼

Il est important de rejoindre la collectivité convenable pour progresser dans ce métier.

It is important to join the appropriate collective to progress in this trade.

Refers to a professional body that has the right reputation.

#3 Texting a friend about a new club
🤝

Le club d'échecs ? C'est une collectivité très convenable, tu devrais venir !

The chess club? It's a very proper community, you should come!

A bit tongue-in-cheek; using a formal term for a hobby group.

#4 A humorous observation about high society
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Elle cherche désespérément sa collectivité convenable, mais elle finit toujours avec les punks.

She's desperately looking for her proper community, but she always ends up with the punks.

Uses the formality of the phrase to create a funny contrast with 'punks'.

#5 In a town hall meeting
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Notre ville doit rester une collectivité convenable pour tous ses résidents.

Our city must remain a suitable community for all its residents.

Standard political/administrative usage emphasizing social harmony.

#6 Expressing relief after finding a support group
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Après des mois d'isolement, j'ai trouvé une collectivité convenable où je me sens écouté.

After months of isolation, I found a suitable community where I feel heard.

Focuses on the emotional fit and sense of belonging.

خودت رو بسنج

Choose the correct form to describe a suitable community.

Il est difficile de trouver une ___ dans cette grande ville.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: collectivité convenable

While 'groupe' is possible, 'collectivité convenable' is the specific collocation for a respectable community setting.

Which adjective correctly matches the feminine noun 'collectivité'?

C'est une ___ collectivité.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: convenable

'Convenable' is an adjective that ends in 'e', so it works for both masculine and feminine, but 'beau' and 'nouveaux' do not match 'collectivité'.

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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formality of Community Terms

Informal

Talking about your 'gang' or 'crew'.

Ma bande

Neutral

Standard way to say 'my group'.

Mon groupe

Formal

Describing a proper, structured community.

La collectivité convenable

Where to use 'Collectivité Convenable'

La Collectivité Convenable
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Urban Planning

Designing a new district.

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School Choice

Finding the right environment for kids.

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Professional Guilds

Joining a trade association.

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Sociology

Studying social integration.

سوالات متداول

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No, it means 'suitable' or 'proper.' If you want to say a community is easy to live in, you'd say une collectivité pratique.

Yes, it's quite formal. You'd use it in writing, speeches, or serious discussions about society rather than at a party.

It sounds a bit heavy for friends. It implies a larger, more structured group like a neighborhood or a professional body.

It is also convenable. Adjectives ending in 'e' usually don't change between masculine and feminine singular.

Mostly, but 'collectivité' has a stronger link to public life and administrative structures in French culture.

Yes, le convenable can mean 'that which is proper' or 'decency,' but it's very literary.

Not really, unless you are being intentionally formal or ironic with a friend.

You could say un bon groupe or un milieu sympa for something more relaxed.

Not necessarily wealth, but it does imply respectability and 'good' social standing.

Yes, if you are describing it as a suitable social environment for someone.

عبارات مرتبط

La bonne société

Le milieu social

Une collectivité territoriale

Le juste milieu

Un groupe d'appartenance

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