la foule
crowd
C'est un grand groupe de personnes rassemblées au même endroit.
The French word "foule" primarily means "crowd" or "throng" in English.
Meaning:
- Foule refers to a large group of people gathered closely together. For example, a crowd at a concert or a busy street full of people.
- In a figurative sense, it can also mean a multitude or a great number of things, not only people.
Word structure:
- It is a feminine noun: la foule.
- Plural form: les foules (crowds).
Synonyms in French:
- Rassemblement (gathering)
- Attroupement (gathering or crowd, usually implies some disorder)
- Multitude (multitude, large number)
- Masse (mass, large group)
- Babel (used metaphorically for a noisy crowd)
Antonyms in French:
- Solitude (solitude, being alone)
- Désert (deserted place, emptiness)
- Isolement (isolation)
Example sentences:
-
Il y avait une foule immense au concert.
(There was an immense crowd at the concert.) -
La foule s'est dispersée après l'événement.
(The crowd dispersed after the event.)
In summary, "foule" denotes a big group or mass of people, often in the context of a public place or event.
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Examples
Une grande foule s'est rassemblée dans la rue.noun
A large crowd gathered in the street.
La foule attend devant la porte.noun
The crowd is waiting in front of the door.
Beaucoup de gens forment une foule.noun
Many people form a crowd.
La foule chantait avec enthousiasme pendant le concert.noun
The crowd was singing with enthusiasm during the concert.
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