réforme
/ʁe.fɔʁm/noun★Intermediate
formal
A significant change or improvement in a system, institution, or policy, typically aimed at making it more effective or fairer.
La réforme éducative vise à moderniser les programmes scolaires.
The educational reform aims to modernize school curricula.
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The term is often used in political and social contexts to describe systematic changes.
Collocations
réforme économiqueeconomic reformréforme politiquepolitical reformréforme socialesocial reform
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Related Phrases
réforme agrairephrase
land reform
réforme fiscalephrase
tax reform
💡Pro Tip
Context Matters
The word 'réforme' is often used in formal contexts, especially in political and social discussions.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'reforme', from Latin 'reformatio', meaning 'restoration, improvement'.
📝Usage Notes
The term is often used in formal contexts, particularly in politics and governance.
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