Nous Definition & Meaning
nous
- noun
- common sense; "she has great social nous"
- that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
"Nous" in song lyrics
See how nous is used in real songs:
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"Reveiller le poete qui sommeille en chacun d'entre nous"
Assassin and Poor Righteous Teachers — Wake Up! (Reveillez-Vous !) -
"Mis sur papier tout ce qui se passe autour de nous"
IAM — Dangereux -
"Tous dans le break Imhotep en avant, le solo sauvage est avec nous"
IAM — Attentat II
Words that rhyme with nous
Usage tips for "nous"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "nous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for nous to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does nous mean?
- common sense; "she has great social nous" that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
- What part of speech is nous?
- Nous is a noun.
- How many definitions does nous have?
- Nous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).