No. 1,862 in French
majeurs
"Adults" or "major persons."
In a sentence
Les points majeurs de la réunion ont été discutés.
The major points of the meeting were discussed.
In this sentence, 'majeurs' serves as an adjective, describing the importance or significance of the points discussed in the meeting.
Les blessures majeures nécessitent un traitement immédiat.
Major injuries require immediate treatment.
Here, 'majeures', as the feminine plural form of the adjective 'majeur', emphasizes the seriousness of the injuries.
Tous les élèves majeurs doivent confirmer leur présence.
All adult students must confirm their attendance.
And in this example, 'majeurs,' as a noun, refers to individuals who are of legal adult age in a given context.
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