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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