This is the 9385th most frequent French word.
diktats
Authoritative orders or demands imposed without consent.
In this sentence, 'diktats' refers to authoritative impositions or unyielding rules from historical customs influencing contemporary social norms.
Les diktats des anciennes traditions définissent toujours la société moderne.
The dictates of ancient traditions still define modern society.
Here, 'diktats' represents authoritative orders or commands that are perceived as compulsory or imposed.
Il refuse de céder aux diktats imposés par ses supérieurs.
He refuses to yield to the dictates imposed by his superiors.
In this context, 'diktats' denotes rigid expectations or conventions that are typically upheld within a specific cultural framework.