No. 11,063 in French
polarisation
Polarisation: The process of dividing or causing division into opposing groups or opinions; in physics, the orientation of waves in a particular direction.
In a sentence
La polarisation des opinions est croissante dans les débats politiques actuels.
The polarisation of opinions is increasing in current political debates.
Here, 'polarisation' refers to the division into different opposing views or camps in political opinions.
La polarisation de la lumière permet des applications variées en optique.
The polarisation of light enables varied applications in optics.
In this instance, 'polarisation' is used in a scientific context, referring to the physical property of waves oscillating in particular orientations.
La polarisation sociale peut être observée dans les différences économiques et culturelles.
Social polarisation can be observed in economic and cultural differences.
'Polarisation' here indicates the growing divide in social aspects such as cultural and economic aspects among groups.
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