consumer culture

language: fr

definitions

  1. A social and economic system characterized by the constant acquisition of goods and services, often driven by mass production and advertising.
    fr: culture de consommation
  2. A sociological phenomenon where social status and individual identity are defined by the products one buys and the lifestyle one displays.
    fr: culture de consommation

examples

  1. The rise of consumer culture has led to increased environmental waste.

    L'essor de la culture de consommation a entraîné une augmentation des déchets environnementaux.

  2. Critics argue that consumer culture makes people value possessions more than human connections.

    Les critiques soutiennent que la culture de consommation pousse les gens à valoriser les possessions plus que les liens humains.