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Definition: sense, meaning, direction

Quels sont les cinq sens ? - What are the five senses?

J'espère qu'il aura le sens de l'humour - I hope he has a sense of humor.

On discute du sens de la vie. - We're talking about the meaning of life.

Vous allez dans le mauvais sens - You're going in the wrong direction.

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Pronunciation: [sa(n)s] Audio Link

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