No. 289 in French
présence
The state or fact of being present.
In a sentence
Sa présence à la réunion était inattendue.
His presence at the meeting was unexpected.
In this sentence, 'présence' conveys someone's physical or symbolic participation in an event.
La présence des fleurs embaumait la pièce.
The presence of the flowers filled the room with fragrance.
Here, 'présence' indicates the existence or being of objects in a place, contributing to the context or ambiance.
Il a une présence captivante sur scène.
He has a captivating presence on stage.
In this example, 'présence' refers to the grace, charisma, or aura that someone radiates in a certain setting, here being a stage performance.
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