No. 4,377 in French
gang
A group, often associated with criminal activities or strong social ties.
In a sentence
Le gang contrôlait plusieurs quartiers de la ville.
The gang controlled several neighborhoods of the city.
Here, "gang" refers to a group of individuals, often involved in illicit or organized activities, managing an area.
Lors de la fête, nous avons formé un petit gang pour organiser les jeux.
During the party, we formed a small gang to organize the games.
In this context, "gang" is used informally to describe a group of friends or collaborators assembled for a purpose.
Le gang des voleurs a réussi à s’échapper avec le trésor.
The gang of thieves succeeded in escaping with the treasure.
In this usage, "gang" implies a group of individuals involved in criminal activities.
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