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Le capital
In French sociology, 'le capital' often refers to non-monetary assets like connections or knowledge. It is used to explain social reproduction in schools.
Examples in context
Le capital culturel aide à réussir l'école.
Cultural capital helps with school success.
Ils accumulent du capital social au travail.
They accumulate social capital at work.
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