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public
audience
The French word 'public' translates to 'audience' in English. It refers to the assembly of spectators at a public event such as a performance or meeting. For example, 'Le public applaudit après la performance' means 'The audience applauds after the performance'.
Example sentences using: public
Le parc est ouvert au public.
The park is open to the public.
In this sentence, 'public' refers to all people in general who can visit the park. 'Au public' is used to mean 'to the public'.
C'est une réunion publique.
This is a public meeting.
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Le transport public est efficace ici.
Public transportation is efficient here.
Here 'public' refers to a system of transport intended for use by the general public, often provided by the government. 'Transport public' is translated as 'public transport'.