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bénédictions

The French word for 'blessings' is 'bénédictions'. This term is used similarly in French as it is in English, to represent divine or spiritual favor, well wishes, or positive thoughts. However, like English, the term can also be used more generally to express gratitude or thankfulness in day-to-day conversation or during special occasions.

Here's how to use it:

• Il a raconté les bénédictions de sa vie.
• Les bénédictions de la paix deviennent plus évidentes pendant la guerre.
• Chercher des bénédictions dans chaque situation difficile.

fête

The French word 'fête' is used to describe a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment, similar to the English word 'party'. It can also refer to a festival or a celebration of a particular event or anniversary. 'Fête' is used in both formal and casual settings.

Here's how to use it:

• La fête nationale française est le 14 juillet.
• Les décorations de la fête étaient magnifiques.
• La fête est sur le point de commencer.

compassion

In French, 'compassion' has the same meaning as it does in English, representing a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone else's suffering. It is used to express emotional empathy in conversations. It is pronounced as 'com-pa-ssion' with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Here's how to use it:

• La compassion est la clef de la paix mondiale.
• La compassion rend notre monde meilleur.
• La compassion pour les animaux est importante.

armée

The term 'armée' in French is used in the same context as 'army' in English, referring to a country's organized, armed land force. It is a female noun in French and is used in various contexts such as discussing the military, history or geopolitics. Like in English, it can also sometimes metaphorically refer to a large group of people or things.

Here's how to use it:

• Ma sœur veut rejoindre l'armée.
• L'armée recrute de nouveaux soldats.
• Il sert dans l'armée de l'air.

dur

The French word for 'hard' is 'dur'. Just like in English, it can be used to refer to the toughness or difficulty of something. For instance, a difficult test could be called 'un test dur'. It can also refer to a hard, non-flexible object. Additionally, the pronunciation of 'dur' is very similar to the English word 'door'.

Here's how to use it:

• Travailler sous le soleil est vraiment dur
• La vie dans la jungle est dur
• Apprendre une nouvelle langue est dur

Une maman citron dit à ses enfants: Pour vivre longtemps, il ne faut jamais être pressé!