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paysan (noun)

A person who lives in the countryside and works on the land.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'PAYS' (country) + 'AN' (person). A PAYS-AN is a person of the country.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'paysan' for an industrial farm owner. → Use 'agriculteur' or 'exploitant agricole'.

Saying 'Elle est paysan'. → Say 'Elle est paysanne'.

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