A1 noun Formel

discrimination

/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

Discrimination is when a person or group is treated unfairly because of who they are. It often happens because of a person's race, age, gender, or religion.

Exemples

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1

He felt sad because of the discrimination at the shop.

He felt sad because of the discrimination at the shop.

2

The law protects people from discrimination in the workplace.

The law protects people from discrimination in the workplace.

3

That is just discrimination and it's not fair.

That is just discrimination and it's not fair.

Famille de mots

Nom
discrimination
Verb
discriminate
Adverbe
discriminatorily
Adjectif
discriminatory
Apparenté
discriminator
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Astuce mémo

Remember that discrimination is like a 'CRIME' (the word 'crim' is inside) against someone's rights.

Quiz rapide

The new law helps to stop ____ against older workers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : discrimination

Exemples

1

He felt sad because of the discrimination at the shop.

everyday

He felt sad because of the discrimination at the shop.

2

The law protects people from discrimination in the workplace.

formal

The law protects people from discrimination in the workplace.

3

That is just discrimination and it's not fair.

informal

That is just discrimination and it's not fair.

4

Researchers are studying the effects of social discrimination.

academic

Researchers are studying the effects of social discrimination.

5

Our company has a policy against discrimination during hiring.

business

Our company has a policy against discrimination during hiring.

Famille de mots

Nom
discrimination
Verb
discriminate
Adverbe
discriminatorily
Adjectif
discriminatory
Apparenté
discriminator

Collocations courantes

racial discrimination racial discrimination
gender discrimination gender discrimination
age discrimination age discrimination
fight against discrimination fight against discrimination
victim of discrimination victim of discrimination

Phrases Courantes

direct discrimination

direct discrimination

positive discrimination

positive discrimination

price discrimination

price discrimination

Souvent confondu avec

discrimination vs prejudice

Prejudice is an internal feeling or opinion, while discrimination is the external action or treatment.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when discussing the unfair treatment of people in society or under the law.

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Erreurs courantes

Do not confuse it with 'distinction', which simply means seeing the difference between two things.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that discrimination is like a 'CRIME' (the word 'crim' is inside) against someone's rights.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'discriminare', which means to divide or distinguish.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun in most contexts Often followed by 'against' (e.g., discrimination against women) Can be used with 'in' (e.g., discrimination in the workplace)
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, there are strict legal protections to prevent discrimination in housing and employment.

Quiz rapide

The new law helps to stop ____ against older workers.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : discrimination

Plus de mots sur law

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

witness

A1

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

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