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La distinction
This refers to social signaling through taste and lifestyle. It is a common term in French cultural studies to describe social hierarchies and elitism.
Examples in context
L'opéra est souvent un signe de distinction.
The opera is often a sign of distinction.
La distinction sociale passe par la consommation.
Social distinction occurs through consumption.
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