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choses

/ʃoz/chose
1.
nounfemininePlur

things

objects

items

J'ai plein de choses à faire avant de partir.

I have plenty of things to do before leaving.

Synonyms:trucs, objets, affaires
2.
nounfemininePlur

matters

situations

general stuff / things (vague reference)

Les choses ne sont pas aussi simples qu'on le croit.

Things are not as simple as people think.

Synonyms:situations, affaires, trucs

Notes

GENERAL INFO

choses means "things" or "objects." It is a feminine plural noun. Its singular form is "chose" (a thing).

USAGE

It's a very common word used to refer to general items, affairs, or concepts.

For example: "J'ai beaucoup de choses à faire" (I have many things to do).

Or: "Comment vont les choses ?" (How are things going?).