No. 9,021 in French
civilisations
Civilisations: Societies with their own cultures, advancements, and systems of organization.
In a sentence
Les civilisations anciennes ont laissé de nombreux trésors historiques.
Ancient civilizations have left many historical treasures.
The word 'civilisations' here refers to societies, cultures, and groups of people in the past (ancient times) distinguished by characteristic cultural, social, and technological norms.
Les civilisations modernes doivent relever des défis environnementaux considérables.
Modern civilizations must address significant environmental challenges.
In this sentence, 'civilisations' is used to denote contemporary societies characterized by advanced technology and global interconnectedness.
L'histoire des civilisations est essentielle pour comprendre le développement humain.
The history of civilizations is crucial to understanding human development.
Here, 'civilisations' emphasizes the broad concept of human societies across different eras and locations, seen as entities contributing to the collective human experience.
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