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/pɔ.py.lɛʁ/

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Translation

popular, working-class

Word origin

From Latin popularis ('belonging to the people'), from populus ('the people').

Origin
Latin
Root
popularis
English cognates
popular, people, population

Grammar

Masc pluralpopulaires

Examples

Cette .

This song is very popular with young people.

.

He stands up for the working-class districts of the city.

.

The mayor remains popular despite the crisis.

C' .

It is a popular sport right across the country.

.

Local festivals draw thousands of people.

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This word is part of lesson 43.