No. 3,270 in French
substance
The essential nature, core matter, or material of something.
In a sentence
La substance de cet argument est importante pour notre discussion.
The substance of this argument is important for our discussion.
Here, 'substance' refers to the essence or main point of an argument.
Il a étudié la substance chimique utilisée dans l'expérience.
He studied the chemical substance used in the experiment.
In this example, 'substance' signifies a chemical material or compound.
Elle croit à la substance spirituelle dans tous les êtres vivants.
She believes in the spiritual substance in all living beings.
In this case, 'substance' denotes an abstract or philosophical concept about existence.
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