Enter the word for search

people

/ˈpiːpəl/

/ˈpipəl/

peoplenoun

peoples

/ˈpiːpəl/

/ˈpipəl/

(pl. peoples only when meaning "distinct ethnic groups, nations, or tribes")

Translations

gensSens collectif courant; se traduit le plus souvent par le pluriel invariable « gens ».

The people of the town gathered in the square for the festival.

Les gens de la ville se sont réunis sur la place pour le festival.

peuplePour une nation, une communauté ou un groupe ethnique; également pour le sens politique « les citoyens / le peuple ».

The government must listen to the voice of the people.

Le gouvernement doit écouter la voix du peuple.

Additional translations

personnesPlus neutre et formel; possible quand on insiste sur des individus comptables.

entouragePour les proches collaborateurs ou l’entourage d’une personne importante.

prochesFamilier; pour la famille, les proches ou les relations intimes.

Definitions

Human beings in general or considered collectively.

The people of the town gathered in the square for the festival.

The men, women, and children of a particular nation, community, or ethnic group.

The people of Japan have a rich cultural heritage.

The citizens of a country, especially when considered in relation to those who govern them.

The government must listen to the voice of the people.

The supporters or employees of a person in a position of power or authority.

The CEO's people are working on the new project.

A group united by common ancestry, culture, or language; a nation or ethnic group (used with the article “a”).

The Maori are a people indigenous to New Zealand.

Informal: one's family, relatives, or close associates.

I can't stay out late tonight—my people are visiting.

Synonyms

peopleverb

peopled

Past Simple

peopled

Past Participle

peopling

Gerund

/ˈpiːpəl/

/ˈpipəl/

(literary/archaic)

Translations

peuplerSens transitif: remplir d’habitants, de personnes.

The new housing development will people the once-empty fields with families.

Le nouveau lotissement va peupler les champs autrefois vides de familles.

Additional translations

habiterSens rare: occuper un lieu, y vivre.

Definitions

To populate or fill with people.

The new housing development will people the once-empty fields with families.

To live in or inhabit.

Legends say that spirits people these ancient ruins.

Synonyms

peopleadjective

/ˈpiːpəl/

/ˈpipəl/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "people skills")

Translations

populaireAu sens de « destiné au grand public » ou « orienté vers les gens »; emploi attributif rare et contextuel.

The brand uses a people approach in its marketing.

La marque adopte une approche populaire dans son marketing.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of ordinary human beings; popular or human-oriented (used attributively).

Good people skills are essential for a customer-service role.

Synonyms

personnoun

people

persons

/ˈpɜːsən/

/ˈpɜr.sən/

(pl. people: everyday use/general; persons: legal/official)

Translations

personne

Every person in the room was captivated by the speaker's words.

Chaque personne dans la salle était captivée par les paroles de l'orateur.

personne moraleAu sens juridique d'entité reconnue par la loi.

For the purposes of taxation, a corporation is treated as a person under the law.

Aux fins de la fiscalité, une société est considérée comme une personne morale en droit.

Additional translations

personnageDans une œuvre littéraire ou cinématographique.

personneEn grammaire.

personneAu sens du corps ou de la personne physique, notamment en contexte juridique.

Definitions

A human being regarded as an individual.

Every person in the room was captivated by the speaker's words.

A character in a play or story.

The person she played in the movie was a brave and adventurous explorer.

A grammatical category used to distinguish between the speaker, the one spoken to, and the one spoken about.

In English, verbs change form depending on the person of the subject.

The body or physical self of an individual, especially as the object of legal rights or offences.

The law protects a person from unlawful search of their home or person.

A legal entity (natural or juristic) that is recognized as having rights and obligations.

For the purposes of taxation, a corporation is treated as a person under the law.

Synonyms

peoplesnoun

people

peoples

/ˈpiː.pəlz/

/ˈpi.pəlz/

Translations

peuples

The indigenous peoples of the region have preserved their traditions for centuries.

Les peuples autochtones de la région ont préservé leurs traditions pendant des siècles.

Additional translations

peuplesAu sens de plusieurs nations ou populations prises collectivement.

Definitions

Distinct groups of human beings sharing common culture, language, or ethnic background.

The indigenous peoples of the region have preserved their traditions for centuries.

The plural form of 'people,' referring to multiple populations or nations collectively.

The conference brought together the peoples of Europe and Asia.

Synonyms

ethnic groups

Antonyms

personadjective

Definitions

Attributive, used in compound terms to indicate the involvement or number of people.

Researchers calculated the total person-hours required to complete the project.