enseigner des différence

You use this phrase when talking about education or parenting. It usually takes a direct object. You can enseigner les différences to children or even colleagues. It works well with verbs like apprendre or partager. Use it to describe a goal of inclusivity. It sounds proactive and positive.

Use it in a classroom setting during a lesson. Use it at home when your kid asks a tricky question. It fits perfectly in a corporate diversity workshop. You can use it when discussing travel experiences. It is great for social media captions about unity. It feels right when discussing human rights or sociology.

Do not use it for simple math or science facts. It is not for teaching how to tell two objects apart. For that, use expliquer la différence. Avoid it in very casual slang-heavy conversations. It might sound a bit too 'academic' for a bar. Do not use it if the 'differences' are negative or insulting.

France has a complex relationship with the concept of 'difference'. The Republic emphasizes 'Universalism', meaning everyone is a citizen first. However, modern French society is increasingly discussing multiculturalism. Enseigner les différences is a modern, progressive way to approach this. It reflects a shift toward celebrating individual identities within the French identity. It is a very 'humanist' expression.

You might hear sensibiliser aux différences (to raise awareness). Another version is célébrer les différences (to celebrate differences). In schools, they often say éducation à la tolérance. If you want to be more specific, say enseigner la diversité. All of these carry a similar weight of social responsibility.