présence
/pʁe.zɑ̃s/noun★Beginner
general
The state of being present in a place or situation.
La présence des parents à l'école est importante.
The presence of parents at school is important.
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Can refer to physical, mental, or emotional presence.
general
A person or thing that is present.
Il y avait une forte présence policière dans la ville.
There was a strong police presence in the city.
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Often used in the context of authority or influence.
Collocations
présence d'espritpresence of minden présence dein the presence of
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
en présence dephrase
in the presence of
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'présence' to indicate being physically or mentally present in a situation.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
'Présence' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'praesentia', from 'praesens' (present).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both physical and abstract contexts.
Word Breakdown
pré-
before
prefix-sence
being
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