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chabab

"Chabab" refers to "youth" or "young people" in informal French, often used in slang contexts.

In a sentence

Le chabab s'est réuni au café pour discuter.
The youth gathered at the café to discuss.
The word 'chabab' refers to 'youth' as a group of young individuals.
Il est important pour le chabab de participer aux activités communautaires.
It is important for the youth to participate in communal activities.
Here, 'chabab' represents the younger generation as a societal group.
J'ai vu le chabab jouer au football dans le parc.
I saw the youth playing football in the park.
In this sentence, 'chabab' indicates young individuals engaged in leisure activities.

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