un

This is the 6th most frequent French word.

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un

The French word "un" means "a" or "one" in English.


Here, 'un' is used as the indefinite article for a masculine noun in singular form, indicating a non-specific item.

Je vois un chat.

I see a cat.


In this case, 'un' serves as the indefinite article before a masculine singular noun, implying any pencil and not a specific one.

Chaque élève doit apporter un crayon.

Each student must bring a pencil.


Here, 'un' is used as the numeral meaning 'one', signifying a single item from a group.

Un des livres est tombé par terre.

One of the books fell on the ground.