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pœpl

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Translation

people; nation

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Word origin

From Latin populus ('a people, nation'). The same root gives English people, popular and population.

Origin
Latin
Root
populus
English cognates
people, popular, population

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpeuples

Examples

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The French people voted last Sunday.

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It is an ancient and proud people.

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The government must listen to the people.

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The people marched calmly in front of the government building.

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Each people has its own traditions and its own festivals.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 6: peuple, entrée, libérer and 7 more words.