What does présence in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word présence in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use présence in French.

The word présence in French means presence, attendance, presence, importance, presence, presence, have the presence of mind to do, confirm your attendance, confirm you will attend, in the presence of , in 's presence, put in an appearance, attendance sheet, attendance sheet, forces involved, parties involved, director's fees, the parties present, presence of mind, female presence, human presence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word présence

presence

nom féminin (existence)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
On a décelé la présence de pénicillium dans le roquefort.
The presence of penicillium has been detected in Roquefort cheese.

attendance

nom féminin (fait d'assister à un cours,...)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Veuillez confirmer votre présence avant le 20 janvier.
Please confirm your attendance before January 20.

presence, importance

nom féminin (importance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La présence de l'anglais dans le monde des affaires est indéniable.
The importance of English in the business world is undeniable.

presence

nom féminin (fait de s'imposer)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce rockeur a toujours eu une forte présence sur scène.
This rockstar always had a strong presence on stage.

presence

nom féminin (personne à proximité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'espion sentait une présence dans son dos comme s'il était surveillé.
The spy sensed a presence behind him as if he was being watched.

have the presence of mind to do

locution verbale (avoir la lucidité de faire [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dès qu'elle vit les premières flammes, l'institutrice eut la présence d'esprit de faire sortir les élèves.

confirm your attendance, confirm you will attend

locution verbale (confirmer le fait d'aller quelque part)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

in the presence of , in 's presence

(avec la présence de [qqn])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le préfet a remis les médailles en présence du Premier ministre.
The prefect gave out the medals in the presence of the Prime Minister.

put in an appearance

locution verbale (être présent sans agir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

attendance sheet

nom féminin (feuille de signature des présents) (presence)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

attendance sheet

nom féminin (liste d'émargement) (meeting, training course)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

forces involved

nom féminin pluriel (belligérants) (in war)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
L'ONU tente toujours de canaliser les forces en présence.

parties involved

nom féminin pluriel (figuré (protagonistes) (in dispute)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Le négociateur tenta de calmer les forces en présence.

director's fees

nom masculin (système de rémunération)

Les membres du conseil d'administration des sociétés anonymes sont rémunérés par des jetons de présence.

the parties present

nom féminin pluriel (les gens présents)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

presence of mind

nom féminin (lucidité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Grâce à sa présence d'esprit, les secours furent très vite alertés.

female presence

nom féminin (fait de côtoyer une femme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

human presence

nom féminin (entourage, voisinage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le vieil homme n'était plus tout seul, il y avait maintenant la présence humaine de sa fille.

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