peuple
/pœpl/
1.
nounmasculineSing
the people (the inhabitants or citizens of a state)
a nation
a people (ethnic or national group)
Le peuple a élu un nouveau président.
The people elected a new president.
Synonyms:population, nation, citoyens
2.
nounmasculineSing
the common people
the masses
ordinary people (as opposed to elites)
Ce mouvement prétend défendre le peuple contre les élites.
This movement claims to defend the people against the elites.
Synonyms:les masses, la population, les gens
