French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
peuple
Pronunciation
IPA/pøpl/
Meaning
- masculine nounpeople
Example
Le peuple a voté hier.
The people voted yesterday.
More examples
Le peuple célèbre ses fêtes traditionnelles.
The people celebrate their traditional festivals.
Core concept
A whole population viewed as one collective body under a shared national identity.
Common phrases
la volonté du peuple
the will of the people
parler au peuple
speak to the people
le peuple français
the French people
Similar words
gens: People in general, especially in ordinary conversation.
citoyen: An individual who holds civic rights and duties in a state or municipality.
Definition in French
Ensemble des personnes qui forment la population d'un pays ou constituent une nation.
Word origin
Peuple comes from Latin populus through Old French, retaining the sense of a people as a collective population.
Usage tips
- For ordinary people, French usually uses les gens, while peuple suits collective political, historical, or national discussion.