No. 5,825 in French
corporation
A formal association of people with shared interests, often in a labor or professional context.
In a sentence
La corporation des artisans organise une foire annuelle.
The guild of artisans organizes an annual fair.
Here, 'corporation' is used to mean a formal association or guild typically related to a profession or trade.
La corporation des étudiants a proposé de nouvelles activités pour le semestre.
The student society proposed new activities for the semester.
In this context, 'corporation' refers to a collective group or association of individuals such as a student society.
Cette corporation est connue pour ses innovations en technologie médicale.
This corporation is known for its innovations in medical technology.
Here, 'corporation' reflects the more modern usage denoting a business organization or company.
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