Peuplé (en. People)

/pø.ple/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has a population, that is inhabited.
This city is very populated.
Cette ville est très peuplée.
That has a large number of people.
The summit gathered a very populated audience.
Le sommet a rassemblé un public très peuplé.
Characterized by a high population density.
The city's popular neighborhoods are often very populated.
Les quartiers populaires de la ville sont souvent très peuplés.

Etymology

From the verb 'populate', derived from Latin 'populare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

urban population
Refers to the urban population.
peuplé des villes
rural population
Evokes the rural population.
peuplé des champs
a happy population
A group of people living in harmony.
un peuplé heureux

Related Words

people
The set of individuals living in a territory.
peuple
population
Total number of inhabitants in a region.
population
inhabitants
People living in a specific place.
habitants

Slang Meanings

Populated to bursting
This concert was populated to bursting, there wasn't a free spot.
Ce concert était peuplé à craquer, il n'y avait pas une place de libre.
Populated like an anthill
The beach was populated like an anthill during the holidays.
La plage était peuplée comme une fourmilière pendant les vacances.