sense
US /sens/
UK /sens/
1.
sens
a faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus; one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch
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Our five senses help us understand the world.
Nos cinq sens nous aident à comprendre le monde.
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She has a keen sense of smell.
Elle a un odorat très développé.
2.
sentiment, impression
a feeling that something is the case
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I had a strange sense of foreboding.
J'avais un étrange pressentiment.
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There's a strong sense of community here.
Il y a un fort sentiment de communauté ici.
3.
sens, discernement
a practical understanding or ability
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He has a good sense of direction.
Il a un bon sens de l'orientation.
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She showed great common sense in handling the crisis.
Elle a fait preuve d'un grand bon sens dans la gestion de la crise.
4.
sens, signification
the meaning of a word, phrase, or situation
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What is the true sense of this poem?
Quel est le vrai sens de ce poème ?
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In a broad sense, we are all connected.
Au sens large, nous sommes tous connectés.