No. 786 in French
présents
The French word "présents" means "present" or "gifts" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Les élèves présents ont reçu une récompense.
The present students received a reward.
In this sentence, 'présents' is used as an adjective to describe the students who are physically present.
Les présents sous l'arbre sont pour toi.
The presents under the tree are for you.
Here, 'présents' functions as a noun meaning 'gifts' or 'presents' placed under the tree.
Nous devons être présents à la réunion demain.
We must be present at the meeting tomorrow.
In this sentence, 'présents' is used as an adjective to indicate the necessity of physically attending the meeting.
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