Usage Note
Exclu is the past participle of exclure used as an adjective, describing someone or something that has been left out or barred. Les exclus (noun, plural) refers to socially marginalized people — a significant term in French social policy debates around exclusion sociale. The feminine form is exclue.
Examples
"Il se sent exclu du groupe."
Natural Translation
He feels excluded from the group.
Literal Translation
He himself feels excluded from the group.

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