No. 2,481 in French
âmes
Souls.
In a sentence
Les âmes des défunts reposent en paix.
The souls of the deceased rest in peace.
Here, 'âmes' refers to the spiritual essence attributed to individuals, commonly used in religious or philosophical contexts to denote the immaterial and eternal aspect of a being.
Ces chansons touchent les âmes sensibles.
These songs touch sensitive souls.
In this case, 'âmes' metaphorically refers to individuals possessing depth of emotion or sensitivity to artistic expressions.
Il faut protéger les âmes innocentes.
We must protect innocent souls.
Here, 'âmes' is used to emphasize the pure or untainted aspect of individuals, often implying vulnerability or deserving care.
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