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
peuple - French Definition & Examples