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vivre

The French word 'vivre' corresponds to the English verb 'live'. It is used in much the same way as in English to denote existence or survival, experiencing life or simply to indicate life in a particular location or condition. For example, 'Je vis à Paris' means 'I live in Paris'. Remember, while using it in present tense, the verb changes form to 'vis' for singular subjects like 'je' (I) and 'tu' (you), and 'vivent' for plural ones like 'ils/elles' (they).

Here's how to use it:

• Il est essentiel de bien vivre.
• Nous aimons vivre à la campagne.
• Je peux vivre sans toi.

appel

The French word 'appel' translates to 'call' in English. This can refer to a telephone call, a call for help, or the act of calling someone. It is used similarly in sentences as in English, and can also change slightly in pronunciation depending on the context or region in France.

Here's how to use it:

• J'ai reçu un appel de votre part hier.
• Il a manqué mon appel.
• Merci pour ton appel.

monde

The French word 'monde' translates to 'world' in English. It is used in a similar context to English, referring to the earth or a particular region or group of people on the earth. For instance, 'Le monde est beau' means 'The world is beautiful'. It can also be used to refer to a specific environment or milieu, like 'Le monde de l'art' meaning 'The world of art'.

Here's how to use it:

• C'est un petit monde
• Je veux changer le monde
• Le tour du monde en 80 jours

roi

In French, the word 'roi' means 'king'. It is used in the same way as in English, to denote a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. It can also be used metaphorically in various expressions or to symbolize someone or something in a supreme position.

Here's how to use it:

• Le roi et la reine sont mariés depuis dix ans.
• Le roi a une couronne en or.
• Le roi est mort, vive le roi.

dire

In French, 'dire' translates to 'tell' in English. It is most commonly used as a verb in context to impart information or to express something in words. Depending on the sentence, 'dire' could also be iterated in other forms such as 'dit' - said, 'dire' - to say, etc. From a grammar aspect, 'dire' can be used with a direct object or followed by 'that' ('que') similar to English 'tell that'.

Here's how to use it:

• Peux-tu dire ça en anglais?
• Je ne sais pas quoi dire.
• On m'a dit de venir ici.

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