people

• Nom désignant un groupe d'individus ou les êtres humains dans leur ensemble, ainsi que la population en général.

A noun referring to a group of persons or human beings collectively.

indénombrable

1. Persons or individualsA1formal

   Human beings in general, or a group of persons.

   Personnes ou individus

   • People are waiting in line at the store.
   • Many people enjoy traveling abroad.
   • The people in this city are very friendly.

   Synonymeshuman beings

2. Nation or ethnic groupB1formal

   A body of persons sharing a common culture, history, or language; a nation.

   peuple

   • The indigenous people have lived here for centuries.
   • The people of France celebrated Bastille Day.
   • Different people have unique traditions and customs.

   Synonymescommunityethnic groupethnicityfolknationracetribe

3. Group of personsA2informal

   Persons belonging to a particular class or group.

   gens (d'un groupe)

   • Young people love social media.
   • The people at the party were dancing.
   • Working people often face long hours.

• Verbe signifiant remplir ou peupler un lieu de personnes, ou constituer la population d'un endroit.

A verb used to populate or fill a place with people.

1. Populate or InhabitB2formal

   To fill a place with people or inhabitants.

   peupler

   • The new town was peopled by young families.
   • The island is peopled mainly by fishermen.
   • Ancient cities were peopled by diverse cultures.

   Synonymescolonizeinhabitoccupypopulatesettlestock

2. Fill with peopleC1formal

   To supply or furnish with a population.

   Peupler

   • The region was peopled after the war.
   • Immigrants peopled the American frontier.
   • The festival peopled the streets with visitors.

   Synonymescolonizeinhabitpopulatesettle

   Antonymesdepopulateempty