🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

sociabilité

Pronunciation / Transliteration: so-sya-bi-li-te

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gregariousness/ɡrɪˈɡɛr.i.əs.nəs/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Sa sociabilité lui permet de se faire de nombreux amis."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of being sociable and enjoying the company of others.

    "Her gregariousness made her the life of the party, always surrounded by friends."
  2. 2

    A tendency to seek out and enjoy social interactions.

    "His gregariousness was evident in his numerous social engagements and gatherings."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'gregariousness' originates from the Latin word 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock or herd'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the early 19th century, reflecting a shift towards describing social behavior in humans.

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