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existence

existence

noun ehg-zees-TAHNS Less Common

Origin: Latin existentia

Usage Note

Existence is used philosophically (remettre en question son existence) and practically (mener une existence tranquille = 'to lead a quiet life'). The related verb is exister and the adjective is existant. In French, l'existentialisme is strongly associated with Sartre and de Beauvoir.

Examples

"Il doute de l'existence de Dieu."

Natural Translation

He doubts the existence of God.

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