peuple
/pœpl/
1. General
nounmasculineSing
the people (the inhabitants or citizens of a state)
a nation; a people (ethnic or national group)
Le peuple a élu un nouveau président.
The people elected a new president.
Synonyms:population, nation, citoyens
2. General
nounmasculineSing
the common people; the masses; ordinary people (as opposed to elites)
Ce mouvement prétend défendre le peuple contre les élites.
This movement claims to defend the people against the elites.
Synonyms:les masses, la population, les gens
