population
/pɔ.py.la.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
the inhabitants or people living in a specific area (city, country, region)
La population de Paris continue d'augmenter chaque année.
The population of Paris continues to increase every year.
Synonyms:habitants, résidents, peuple
2.
nounfeminine
a statistical or study group — the set of individuals to which research results apply
Cette étude porte sur une population de jeunes de 18 à 25 ans.
This study focuses on a population of young people aged 18 to 25.
Synonyms:groupe étudié, groupe-cible
