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USAGE NOTE
The word "gens" is usually masculine. However, it is feminine if it is directly preceded by a word (like an adjective) that has a specific feminine form. For example: "les gens heureux" (masculine) vs "les vieilles gens" (feminine).
les gens
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
1. (persons)
a. people
Qu'est-ce qu'il se passe dans la rue ? Il y a des gens partout !What's happening on the street? There are people everywhere!
b. folks (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Nos nouveaux voisins sont des gens vraiment gentils.Our new neighbors are such kind folks.
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