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joie

The French word 'joie' translates to 'joy' in English. It is typically used in the same contexts as the English word, to express a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. It can be used in many contexts - for example, 'Je ressens une grande joie' means 'I feel great joy'.

Here's how to use it:

• La joie est une émotion contagieuse.
• La joie de vivre est importante pour le bien-être.
• La musique me donne de la joie.

optimisme

The French word 'optimisme' is a masculine noun used in various contexts just like in English, to express hopefulness and confidence about the future or successful outcome of something. It can also be used to describe a person's character trait.

Here's how to use it:

• L'optimisme est la foi qui mène à la réussite.
• Il a affronté l'échec avec optimisme.
• Son optimisme le fait avancer malgré les obstacles.

commun

The French word 'commun' is used to describe something that is ordinary or typical. For example, it can be used to describe objects, ideas, happenings or characteristics that are shared by all members of a group or are generally encountered or observed. Just like in English, it can be used in both literal and abstract context.

Here's how to use it:

• Nous avons un objectif commun
• C'est une erreur commune
• Nous vivons dans une communauté

prix

The French word for 'price' is 'prix'. It is used similarly to its English counterpart by representing the cost of a good or service. 'Prix' can be found in various phrases, such as 'prix fixe' (set price) or 'prix unitaire' (unit price). It is a common term used in shopping and commerce-related conversations in French speaking environments.

Here's how to use it:

• Le prix de l'essence augmente chaque jour.
• Le prix de ces chaussures est très abordable.
• Le prix du beurre a doublé en une année.

mois

The French word for 'month' is 'mois'. It is used in the same context as in English. For instance, if you want to say 'I will be there in a month', you would say 'Je serai là dans un mois'. It is a masculine noun, so when referring to a specific month you would use 'le' before it, for example 'le mois d'Août' for 'the month of August'.

Here's how to use it:

• J'ai travaillé ici pendant six mois.
• Nous avons attendu des mois.
• J'ai passé un mois en France.

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