A1 noun Neutre #61 le plus courant

people

/ˈpiːpl/

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

Exemples

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1

There are many people at the park today.

A large number of human beings are in the park today.

2

The committee represents the interests of all people in the region.

The group speaks for every individual human in the area.

3

Most people I know prefer coffee over tea.

The majority of individuals I am friends with like coffee more.

Famille de mots

Nom
people
Verb
people
Adjectif
populous
Apparenté
person
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'peep' hole: you use it to see the 'peep-le' outside your door.

Quiz rapide

How many ______ are coming to the dinner tonight?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : people

Exemples

1

There are many people at the park today.

everyday

A large number of human beings are in the park today.

2

The committee represents the interests of all people in the region.

formal

The group speaks for every individual human in the area.

3

Most people I know prefer coffee over tea.

informal

The majority of individuals I am friends with like coffee more.

4

The study observes how people react to social changes.

academic

The research looks at how human beings respond to changes in society.

5

We want to hire the best people for our company.

business

We want to employ the most talented individuals for our business.

Famille de mots

Nom
people
Verb
people
Adjectif
populous
Apparenté
person

Collocations courantes

a lot of people many individuals
young people youth or teenagers
local people individuals living in a specific area
ordinary people regular or average citizens
group of people a gathering of individuals

Phrases Courantes

people person

someone who is very friendly and enjoys socializing

the common people

ordinary citizens rather than the elite

young people

children and young adults

Souvent confondu avec

people vs persons

Persons is used in very formal or legal contexts, while people is the common plural.

people vs peoples

Peoples refers to multiple ethnic groups or nations, not just multiple individuals.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'people' is treated as a plural noun and always takes a plural verb (e.g., 'people are', not 'people is'). It is the most common way to refer to more than one human being.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'peoples' when they mean the plural of person, or they accidentally use a singular verb like 'the people is happy'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'peep' hole: you use it to see the 'peep-le' outside your door.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'pople', coming from the Latin 'populus' meaning a nation or a community.

Modèles grammaticaux

Irregular plural: 1 person -> 2 people Always followed by plural verb forms Used as a collective noun
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, using 'people' rather than 'persons' sounds warmer and more communal.

Quiz rapide

How many ______ are coming to the dinner tonight?

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : people

Expressions liées

Mots lis

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triunior

C1

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pretracttion

C1

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

microprivic

C1

To selectively remove or strip away minuscule, often essential, components from a larger structure or system. This verb describes a process of highly precise deprivation occurring at a microscopic or granular level.

extraprehendery

C1

Describing knowledge or insights that lie beyond the standard limits of human perception or intellectual grasp. It often refers to concepts that are highly abstract, metaphysical, or so complex that they require a specialized or transcendent way of thinking to be understood.

circumscendic

C1

Describing a movement or path that involves climbing or scaling around the perimeter of an object. It often refers to a circuitous upward trajectory used to bypass obstacles or cover the entirety of a vertical structure.

rematerine

C1

To re-incorporate or restore something to its original material or essential state, especially after it has been fragmented, digitized, or abstractly altered. It describes the process of making an abstract concept or a digital set of data tangible and physical once more.

explicine

C1

Describes information, structures, or concepts that are inherently self-explanatory and unfold their meaning clearly without the need for external interpretation. It refers to a state of being naturally transparent or methodically detailed in a way that precludes ambiguity.

comdurist

C1

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

dishospation

C1

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

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