population

/pɔ.py.la.sjɔ̃/

nounfeminine

the inhabitants or people living in a specific area (city, country, region)

La population de Paris continue d'augmenter chaque année.

The population of Paris continues to increase every year.

Synonyms:habitants, résidents, peuple

nounfeminine

a statistical or study group — the set of individuals to which research results apply

Cette étude porte sur une population de jeunes de 18 à 25 ans.

This study focuses on a population of young people aged 18 to 25.

Synonyms:groupe étudié, groupe-cible