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Je connais des gamins.

I've known so many boys.

Language note: Repetition emphasizes extensive experience.

Culture note: Relates to collective experiences shared among circles or communities.

Context: The concierge continues her reflection about her life with kids.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

[zhuh]

Pronoun used by the speaker to identify themselves.

Je suis content.

I am happy.

connais

[koh-neh]

know

To be aware of or familiar with.

Je connais bien cette chanson.

I know this song well.

des

[day]

some

Indicating a portion or number of something.

Des livres sont sur la table.

Some books are on the table.

gamins

[gah-mans]

kids

Informally, a term for children.

Les gamins rient fort.

The kids are laughing loudly.

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