No. 302 in French
peuple
"Peuple" means "people" or "population."
In a sentence
Le peuple français est fier de son histoire.
The French people are proud of their history.
Here, 'peuple' means 'a group of people belonging to a nation, emphasizing their unity and common identity'.
Le roi s'adressa à son peuple depuis le balcon.
The king addressed his people from the balcony.
In this sentence, 'peuple' refers to 'the subjects or citizens under the authority of a specific leader'.
Ce poète écrit des chansons pour le peuple.
This poet writes songs for the common folk.
Here, 'peuple' signifies 'ordinary people, often used with a sense of simplicity or humility'.
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