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discrimination

discrimination

noun dees-kree-mee-nah-SYOHN Rare
People & Society Law

Origin: Latin discriminatio, from discriminare (to distinguish)

Usage Note

Discrimination in French law covers the same protected grounds as EU law: origin, sex, age, disability, religion, and more. The phrase discrimination positive (affirmative action) is common in policy debates and is sometimes controversial. The adjective form is discriminatoire, and the verb is discriminer.

Examples

"La discrimination au travail est interdite par la loi."

Natural Translation

Discrimination in the workplace is prohibited by law.

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