No. 9,585 in French

démunis

"Deprived" or "destitute."

In a sentence

Les personnes démunies ont souvent besoin d'aide.
People in need often require help.
Here, 'démunies' refers to individuals who are financially or materially disadvantaged and require assistance.
Face à cet imprévu, il était complètement démuni.
Faced with this unexpected event, he was completely helpless.
In this sentence, 'démuni' conveys the idea of being helpless or unprepared in a situation.
Nous devons être solidaires avec les plus démunis.
We must show solidarity with those most in need.
The usage of 'démunis' here highlights individuals who lack essential resources or support.

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