🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

patrimoine culturel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: patrimoine culturel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cultural Heritage/ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La préservation du patrimoine culturel est essentielle."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society inherited from past generations.

    "The preservation of cultural heritage is essential for maintaining the identity of indigenous peoples."
  2. 2

    Cultural heritage can also refer to the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills that communities recognize as part of their cultural heritage.

    "Festivals and traditional crafts are vital components of cultural heritage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cultural heritage' derives from the Latin word 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation' or 'refinement', and the Old French word 'heritage', which refers to property or possessions passed down through generations. The concept evolved through the Renaissance, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural artifacts and traditions.

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