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No. 281 in French

simple

Plain, easy, or uncomplicated.

In a sentence

  • Cette recette est simple.

    This recipe is simple.

    Used to describe something as easy to understand or execute.

  • Il vit une vie très simple à la campagne.

    He lives a very simple life in the countryside.

    Used to denote a lifestyle characterized by a lack of complication or luxury.

  • Ce n'est qu'une simple erreur.

    It's just a mere mistake.

    Used to minimize or diminish the perceived importance of something.

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