La présence
Example: La présence de nombreux invités a rendu la fête joyeuse.
Definition
"La présence" refers to the state or fact of being present in a particular place or situation, often implying attendance or participation. For example, "La présence de nombreux invités a rendu la fête joyeuse" means the presence of many guests made the party joyful.
Etymology
The word "la présence" comes from the Latin 'praesentia', meaning 'being at hand' or 'presence.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of being physically or mentally present. Did you know? The root 'prae-' means 'before,' and 'esse' means 'to be,' highlighting the idea of 'being before or near.'
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"La présence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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