No. 2,454 in French
tolérance
Tolerance: The ability or willingness to accept differences or endure beliefs, practices, or traits of others.
In a sentence
La tolérance est une valeur essentielle dans une société diverse.
Tolerance is an essential value in a diverse society.
Here, 'tolérance' is used as an abstract noun that represents the principle or value of accepting differences.
Son attitude montre une grande tolérance envers les opinions différentes.
Her attitude shows great tolerance towards different opinions.
In this sentence, 'tolérance' describes a personal attribute or quality that an individual exhibits in accepting others' views.
Ma tolérance au bruit fort diminue avec le temps.
My tolerance for loud noise decreases over time.
Here, 'tolérance' refers to the ability or capacity to endure or accept something specific (loud noise) without adverse reaction.
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