No. 2,220 in French

esprit

"Esprit" means "spirit," "mind," or "wit" in English.

In a sentence

Il a un esprit vif et créatif.
He has a sharp and creative mind.
Here, 'esprit' refers to the intellectual capabilities and creativity of an individual, equating to 'mind' or 'intellect' in English.
Cet endroit a un esprit paisible.
This place has a peaceful atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'esprit' denotes a sense or aura attributed to a location, similar to 'spirit' or 'atmosphere' in English.
Les esprits des anciens sont avec nous.
The spirits of the elders are with us.
Here, 'esprits' is used in the plural form to symbolize the ethereal beings or souls of deceased individuals, translated as 'spirits' in English.

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