présence

This is the 289th most frequent French word.


présence

The state or fact of being present.


In this sentence, 'présence' conveys someone's physical or symbolic participation in an event.

Sa présence à la réunion était inattendue.

His presence at the meeting was unexpected.


In this example, 'présence' refers to the grace, charisma, or aura that someone radiates in a certain setting, here being a stage performance.

Il a une présence captivante sur scène.

He has a captivating presence on stage.


Here, 'présence' indicates the existence or being of objects in a place, contributing to the context or ambiance.

La présence des fleurs embaumait la pièce.

The presence of the flowers filled the room with fragrance.