🇫🇷 How to say

“people” in French

gens
Illustration of "people" in a French cultural setting
A bustling Parisian street market at midday, with vendors calling out prices and shoppers chatting animatedly as they browse colorful produce and flowers. Friends greet each other with kisses on the cheek amidst the lively crowd.

Usage note

Gens is a common, neutral word for 'people' in general. It's always plural and often used with 'les' (the) to refer to groups of people in everyday situations.

Examples

  • Les gens aiment se promener dans le parc.

    People like to walk in the park.

  • Beaucoup de gens prennent le métro le matin.

    Many people take the subway in the morning.

  • Ces gens sont très gentils.

    These people are very kind.

Quick check

What does "gens" mean?

  • A. people
  • B. place
  • C. number
  • D. city

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