This is the 200th most frequent French word.
gens
"People" or "folks" (used to refer to a group of individuals).
Here, 'gens' is used to describe people who are new or unfamiliar to the speaker.
Chaque fois que je sors, je rencontre de nouveaux gens.
Every time I go out, I meet new people.
In this example, 'gens' refers to an unspecified group of people with particular beliefs.
Certains gens croient à des choses inhabituelles.
Some people believe in unusual things.
In this sentence, 'gens' refers to people in general, emphasizing their general attitude or character.