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What does the french word on mean in English?

"On" in French can translate to several different things in English depending on the context:

1. As a pronoun:

* "One" - This is the most common meaning. It refers to an unspecified person or thing. For example: "On ne sait jamais" ("You never know").

* "We" - This is used to indicate a general consensus or opinion, especially in formal contexts. For example: "On dit qu'il est parti" ("It is said that he has left").

2. As a preposition:

* "On" - This is similar to the English preposition "on" and indicates a position on a surface. For example: "Le livre est sur la table" ("The book is on the table").

* "About" - This is used when discussing a topic or subject. For example: "On parle de politique" ("We are talking about politics").

3. As part of a phrase:

* "On y va" - "Let's go"

* "On est bien" - "We are good"

* "On a dit" - "It has been said"

To understand the meaning of "on" in English, you need to consider the context of the sentence.

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