peuple

/pœpl/
1.
nounmasculineSing

the people (the inhabitants or citizens of a state)

a nation

a people (ethnic or national group)

Le peuple a élu un nouveau président.

The people elected a new president.

Synonyms:population, nation, citoyens
2.
nounmasculineSing

the common people

the masses

ordinary people (as opposed to elites)

Ce mouvement prétend défendre le peuple contre les élites.

This movement claims to defend the people against the elites.

Synonyms:les masses, la population, les gens