French translation of barbarize is 
barbarize

Meaning of "barbarize" in English

The term "barbarize" refers to the act of making someone or something more primitive or uncivilized. It suggests a transformation towards behaviors or characteristics considered less cultured or refined. Historically, this term might have been used to describe the process of adopting practices or traits considered foreign or barbaric by a dominant culture. It carries a negative connotation, often implying a regression in social development or cultural sophistication.

Meaning of "barbarize" in French

In French, "barbariser" also pertains to the act of making something more primitive or less civilized. It signifies a degradation or decline from a state of refinement or culture towards something perceived as rough or uncultivated. Similar to the English usage, it suggests a negative transformation, often echoing historical contexts where foreign influences were deemed uncivilized by a dominant cultural group.

Pronunciation of "barbarize" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈbɑːrbəˌraɪz].

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "barbarize" remains fairly consistent across different English-speaking regions, although slight variations in stress or accent may occur depending on the speaker's regional dialect.

Pronunciation of "barbarize" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [baʁ.ba.ʁi.ze].

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation might slightly vary with subtle regional accents, but it typically remains consistent throughout Francophone areas, maintaining its standard form.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. They feared that warfare would barbarize the neighboring civilizations. (Ils craignaient que la guerre ne barbarise les civilisations voisines.)
2. Influences from outside cultures were seen as a threat to barbarize their heritage. (Les influences culturelles extérieures étaient vues comme une menace de barbarisation de leur patrimoine.)
3. If left unchecked, the harsh conditions could barbarize the society. (Si elles ne sont pas contrôlées, les conditions difficiles pourraient barbariser la société.)
4. His oppressive regime sought to barbarize the once-progressive community. (Son régime oppressif cherchait à barbariser la communauté autrefois progressiste.)
5. The isolation of the tribe might eventually barbarize their social structures. (L'isolement de la tribu pourrait finalement barbariser leurs structures sociales.)
6. She worried that modern entertainment would barbarize younger generations. (Elle craignait que le divertissement moderne ne barbarise les jeunes générations.)
7. Exposure to brutality can potentially barbarize even the most civilized individuals. (L'exposition à la brutalité peut potentiellement barbariser même les individus les plus civilisés.)
8. The loss of cultural identity can lead to a society being barbarized. (La perte d'identité culturelle peut conduire à une société barbarisée.)
9. Some political figures used fear tactics to suggest enemies would barbarize their nation. (Certaines figures politiques utilisaient des tactiques de peur pour suggérer que les ennemis barbariseraient leur nation.)
10. Critics argued that certain policies would only serve to barbarize the populace. (Les critiques affirmaient que certaines politiques ne serviraient qu'à barbariser la population.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "barbarize" in English

Synonyms: brutalize, uncivilize, coarsen, debase, corrupt, roughen, degrade, despoil.

Antonyms: civilize, refine, cultivate, educate, enlighten, polish, sophisticate, improve.

Similar Words: savage, vandalize, diminish, deteriorate, erode, regress.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "barbarize" in French

Synonyms: brutaliser, inciviliser, dégrader, avilir, corrompre.

Antonyms: civiliser, affiner, cultiver, éduquer, éclairer.

Similar Words: ravager, vandaliser, détériorer, régresser, abaisser.

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