common people

• Désigne les gens ordinaires dans la société, par opposition à ceux qui sont riches, influents ou appartiennent à la classe élitiste.

Refers to ordinary people in a society, as opposed to those who are wealthy, powerful, or part of an elite class.

1. Ordinary citizensB2formal

   The general population, as opposed to the elite, nobility, or ruling class.

   gens du commun

   • The revolution was supported by the common people.
   • The king's policies were not popular among the common people.
   • The museum aims to make art accessible to common people.

2. The massesB2informal

   A large group of people who are not wealthy, powerful, or famous.

   le peuple

   • The politician promised to fight for the rights of common people.
   • Common people often struggle to afford basic necessities.
   • The festival was a celebration for common people, not just the rich.