No. 2,912 in French
existentielle
"Existential," relating to existence or the nature of being.
In a sentence
La recherche existentielle de sens est au cœur de la philosophie.
The existential search for meaning is at the heart of philosophy.
In this sentence, 'existentielle' qualifies 'recherche' (search), indicating a type of reflection or inquiry concerning existence itself.
Les crises existentielle peuvent impacter profondément les émotions.
Existential crises can deeply impact emotions.
Here, 'existentielle' modifies 'crises' (crises), referring to situations where fundamental questions about life and being are addressed.
Ses œuvres traitent souvent de la solitude existentielle.
His/her works often deal with existential solitude.
In this case, 'existentielle' describes 'solitude' (solitude), signifying a type of loneliness tied to the human condition and existence.
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