|  | | | Bonsoir dear scholars of the French language, Get ready to dive into a new décennie of French learning, starting with words like 'gens', 'cantiques', and 'préoccupation', and don't miss the punchline of our delightful Schtroumpf joke! |
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gens The French word for 'people' is 'gens'. It is used exactly like 'people' in English, to denote a group of individuals. Do note, 'gens' in French is plural and is usually accompanied by plural verb forms. For example, 'Les gens sont gentils' means 'People are nice'. Here's how to use it: Il y a beaucoup de gens dans le parc. Les gens aiment manger de la glace en été. Quels genres de gens le font ?
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cantiques The French word 'cantiques' is used to denote religious hymns that are generally sung at festive times like Christmas, similar to 'carols' in English. Just like in English, it's a plural noun, can be used generically, or can be specific to a particular song when used in context. Here's how to use it: Les cantiques peuvent être très émouvants. Certains cantiques sont très anciens. Il est traditionnel de chanter des cantiques à Noël.
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préoccupation The French translation for 'concern' is 'préoccupation'. It is used in much the same way as it is in English, to indicate worry or interest in something or someone. It can be used in the context of personal worries (e.g. 'ma plus grande préoccupation est ma santé' which means 'my biggest concern is my health') or in the context of expressing interest or involvement in a matter (e.g. 'c'est une préoccupation pour moi' which means 'it's a concern to me'). Here's how to use it: L'éducation de nos enfants est une grande préoccupation pour nous. La préoccupation majeure de la société est l'inégalité des revenus. Votre préoccupation est mon problème.
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décennie The French word for decade is 'décennie'. It is typically used the same way as it is in English, to represent a period of 10 years. For example, 'La prochaine décennie' would be 'The next decade' in English. Here's how to use it: La dernière décennie a été marquée par des innovations technologiques. Nous prévoyons les tendances pour la prochaine décennie. J'ai passé une décennie en tant que journaliste.
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partir The French verb 'partir' stands for 'leave' in English. It can be used in several contexts such as when someone is departing from a location, or sometimes used figuratively to say goodbye. Just like other French verbs, it should be conjugated according to the subject and tense. Here's how to use it: | |
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