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juif

Jewish person

noun adjective ZHWEEF Less Common

Usage Note

Juif functions as both a noun (un Juif) and an adjective (la tradition juive). When used as a noun referring to a person, capitalisation (Juif) is standard in French. The feminine form is juive. Learners should note that the word is neutral in itself — context and tone determine register.

Examples

"Il est fier d'être juif."

Natural Translation

He is proud to be Jewish.

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