No. 8,822 in French
bourgeois
"Bourgeois" refers to a person belonging to the middle class, often associated with materialism or conventional attitudes.
In a sentence
Les habitudes des bourgeois influencent souvent les normes sociales.
The habits of the bourgeois often influence social norms.
In this sentence, 'bourgeois' is used as a noun to refer to members of the middle class or individuals who adhere to or represent societal norms and values associated with that class.
Il mène une vie bourgeoise, pleine de confort et de routine.
He leads a bourgeois life, full of comfort and routine.
Here, 'bourgeois' is used as an adjective to describe a lifestyle associated with the middle class, often implying conventionality and affluence.
Son attitude bourgeoise contraste avec ses origines modestes.
His bourgeois attitude contrasts with his modest origins.
In this example, 'bourgeois' conveys an adjective form indicating qualities or manners associated with the middle class, highlighting a contrast to his background.
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