le pays
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. country
Ali espère visiter au moins un nouveau pays chaque année.Ali hopes to visit at least one new country every year.
a. region
Le pays est connu pour ses collines verdoyantes et ses fermes pittoresques.The region is known for its green hills and picturesque farms.
b. area
Ce couple rêve de s'installer dans un pays isolé où il pourra vivre en autarcie.This couple dreams of moving to a remote area where they can live off the grid.
a. country
Il semble que la majorité du pays a regardé le championnat hier soir.It seems like most of the country watched the championship last night.
b. people
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(of a country)
Le pays se tourne vers ses leaders pour obtenir des réponses.The people are looking to their leaders for answers.
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