No. 7,781 in French

sapiens

"Sapiens" in French refers to "wise" or "discerning," often used to describe Homo sapiens (modern humans).

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L'espèce Homo sapiens a évolué il y a des centaines de milliers d'années.
The species Homo sapiens evolved hundreds of thousands of years ago.
"Sapiens" refers to the Latin term used scientifically to denote the species Homo sapiens, emphasizing its systematic biological nomenclature.
Les choix des Homo sapiens ont influencé le cours de l'histoire.
The choices of Homo sapiens have influenced the course of history.
"Sapiens" again denotes the species name but is discussed in a historical context, highlighting human influence and decision-making.
Dans la philosophie moderne, on examine les caractéristiques des sapiens pour comprendre leur nature.
In modern philosophy, the traits of sapiens are examined to understand their nature.
"Sapiens" here is used to refer to humans in general in a philosophical and descriptive manner, implying the examination of their traits and behaviors in a conceptual study.

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