Les gens,
People,
Language note: 'Les gens' is a common term for talking about general or specific groups.
Culture note: Can reference the public, community, or collective society in discourse.
Context: The concierge notes how others talk about her husband's activities.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
the
Definite article indicating specific entities.
Les oiseaux chantent.
The birds sing.
gens
[zhahn]
people
Refers to more than one person.
Les gens aiment voyager.
People like to travel.
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