les gens→ peopleFrench word meaning
"les gens" is a A1-level French word meaning "people". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
12 stories
Example Sentences
At the Post Office
Beaucoup de gens faisaient la queue.
There were many people waiting in line.
The Mispronunciation
Beaucoup de gens attendent.
Many people are waiting.
The Train Journey
Je vois beaucoup de gens qui marchent vite.
I see many people walking fast.
Parent and Child
'Je veux aider les gens.'
'I want to help people.'
Thanking Someone
'J'aime aider les gens,' ajoute-t-il.
'I like to help people,' he adds.
Ordering Fast Food
Il y a beaucoup de monde dans le restaurant.
There are many people in the restaurant.
At the Market
Il y a beaucoup de monde aujourd'hui.
There are many people today.
Lost in the Supermarket
Il y a beaucoup de monde à l'intérieur.
There are many people inside.
At the Concert
Beaucoup de gens attendaient déjà dehors.
Many people were already waiting outside.
The Lost Phone
Elle a bu son café et a regardé les gens passer.
She drank her coffee and watched the people walking by.
The Apology
Lisa a révélé le secret de Maria à d'autres personnes au travail.
Lisa told Maria's secret to other people at work.
First Time in New York
Il y avait tellement de gens qui marchaient partout.
There were so many people walking everywhere.
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