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communes

/ˈkɑmjunz/ /ˈkɑmjəˌniz/

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noun

Commune, communauté

A small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community.

Examples :

"In the 1960s, many young people in America formed communes where they shared land, resources, and responsibilities. "

Dans les années 1960, de nombreux jeunes Américains ont formé des communautés où ils partageaient la terre, les ressources et les responsabilités.

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noun

Communes

A local political division in many European countries.

Examples :

"In Switzerland, local issues like school funding are often decided at the level of the communes. "

En Suisse, les questions locales comme le financement des écoles sont souvent tranchées au niveau des communes.

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noun

Le peuple, la population

The commonalty; the common people.

Examples :

"The king ignored the needs of the communes, focusing only on the wealthy nobles. "

Le roi ignorait les besoins du peuple, ne se concentrant que sur les nobles riches.

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noun

Communion, entente

Communion; sympathetic intercourse or conversation between friends

Examples :

"After a long day apart, the siblings enjoyed quiet communes by the fireplace, sharing their thoughts and feelings. "

Après une longue journée de séparation, les frères et sœurs ont apprécié des moments de communion silencieuse près de la cheminée, partageant leurs pensées et leurs sentiments.

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